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The STEPHEN H. WAKEMAN 192u 


Collection of Books of Apiie 
NINETEENTH CENTURY Njep 


AMERICAN WRITERS 


THE PROPERTY OF 


Mrs. ALICE L. WAKEMAN 


FIRST EDITIONS, INSCRIBED PRESENTATION AND 
PERSONAL COPIES, ORIGINAL MANU- 
SCRIPTS AND LETTERS 
OF 


NINE AMERICAN AUTHORS 


BRYANT, EMERSON, HAWTHORNE 
HOLMES, LONGFELLOW, LOWELL 
oO, THOREAU, WHITTIER 


xpi 
AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION, Inc. 


MADISON AVENUE, 50TH TO 57TH STREET 
ENTRANCE 30 EAST 57TH STREET, NEW YORK 


Telephone: PLAZA 1270 


On Free Public Exhibition— 


Commencing Thursday, April 24th, and 
Continuing until date of the sale 


Unrestricted Public Sale— 


Monday and Tuesday afternoons and eve- 
nings, April 28th and 29th, 1924, at 2:30 in 
the afternoons and 8:15 in the evenings © 


Exhibition and Sale at the— 


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ENTRANCE 30 EAST 57TH STREET, NEW YORK 


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MR. WAKEMAN AS A BOOK COLLECTOR 


By AN INTIMATE ASSOCIATE 


When Mr. Wakeman set out in the year 1900 to acquire a library which was to 
contain the works of certain American classic authors, he brought to the task a 
penchant for collecting, a taste for good reading, a fund of experience in business 
affairs and a naturally incisive mind. For twenty years he devoted himself to the 
study of his nine favorite writers of fiction and poetry, conducting all the while 
an active search for copies of first editions of their productions and especially for 
examples bearing a personal association with their creators through autograph 
signatures or through accompanying !etters referring to the books. 

Mr. Wakeman was fastidious in securing fine examples. Many copies of many 
books received on approval were returned unbought because of slight imper- 
fections. Asa result of adherence to a standard of excellence, the collection is 
unique in the immaculate condition of the first editions comprising it. 

That his relations with fellow collectors and with dealers were a source of keen 
interest and pleasure to him is evident when one peruses his copious and interest- 
ing correspondence with them. 

Besides printed books, Mr. Wakeman acquired a remarkable collection of 
manuscripts of great American authors and poets of the Nineteenth Century, 
including among their number all of Thoreau’s journals and important Hawthorne 
and Longfellow items. Most of them were purchased from him by the late Mr. 
J. P. Morgan in 1916, but some precious manuscripts remain in the Wakeman 
collection. 

It was his custom to insert in each of the important volumes of this library a 
slip of paper bearing in his pencilled handwriting a description of the book calling 
attention to features of especial interest. These notes form an interesting contri- 
bution to American bibliography. 

After twenty years of activity in assembling this collection, Mr. Wakeman found 
his task virtually completed. Around him—in his very bed-chamber—stood 
bookcases, shoulder to shoulder, filled to overflowing with the friendly books bear- 
ing within themselves the very touch of the vanished hands of their authors. 
Here he held communion with them during his days of declining health and here 
they stood about him when he was gathered to his fathers. 


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or which is merely a nominal or fractional advance may be rejected by the auctioneer if in his judg- 
ment such bid would be likely to affect the sale injuriously. 

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more bidders, the auctioneer shall either decide the same or put up for re-sale the lot so in dispute. 

3. Identification and Deposit by Buyer. The name of the buyer of each lot shall be given 
immediately on the sale thereof, and when so required, each buyer shall sign a card giving the lot 
number, amount for which sold, and his or her name and address. 

A deposit at the actual time of the sale shall be made of all or such part of the purchase prices as 
may be required. 

If the two foregoing conditions are not complied with, the lot or lots so purchased may at the option 
of the auctioneer be put up again and re-sold. 

4. Risk after Purchase. Title passes upon the fall of the auctioneer’s hammer, and thereafter 
neither the consignor nor the Association is responsible for the loss or any damage to any article occa- 
sioned by theft, fire, breakage or any other cause. 

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7. Storage in Default of Prompt Payment and Calling for Goods. Articles not paid 
for in full and not cal'ed for by the purchaser or agent by noon of the day following that of the sale 
may be turned over by the Association to some carter to be carried to and stored in some warehouse 
until the time of the delivery therefrom to the purchaser, and the cost of such cartage and storage and 
any other charges will be charged against the purchaser and the risk of loss or damage occasioned by 
such removal or storage will be upon the purchaser. 

In any instance where the purchase bill has not been paid in full by noon of the day following that 
of the sale, the Association reserves the right, any other stipulation in these conditions of sale not- 
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is in no wise engaged, but the Association will, however, atford to purchasers every facility for em- 
ploying at current and reasonable rates carriers and packers; doing so, however, without any assump- 
tion of responsibility on its part for the acts and charges of the parties engaged for such service. 

9. Guaranty. The Association exercises great care to catalogue every lot correctly and endeavors 
therein and also at the actual time of sale to point out any error, defect or imperfection, but guaranty 
is not made either by the owner or the Association of the correctness of the description, genuineness, 
authenticity or condition of any lot and no sale will be set aside on account of any incorrectness, error 
of cataloguing or imperfection not noted or pointed out. Every lot is sold ‘‘as is”? and without recourse. 

Every lot is on public exhibition one or more days prior to its sale, and the Association will give 
consideration to the opinion of any trustworthy expert to the effect that any lot has been incorrectly 
catalogued and in its judgment may thereafter sell the lot as catalogued or make mention of the opinion 
of such expert, who thereby will become responsible for such damage as might result were his opinion 
without foundation. 

10. Records. The records of the auctioneer and the Association are in all cases to be considered 
final and the highest bid shall in all cases be accepted by both buyer and seller as the value against 
which all claims for losses or damage shall lie. 

11. Buying on Order. Buying or bidding by the Association for responsible parties on orders 
transmitted to it by mail, telegraph, or telephone will be faithfully attended to without charge or 
commission. Any purchases so made will be subject to the foregoing conditions of sale, except that, 
in the event of a purchase of a lot of one or more books by or for a purchaser who has not through 
himself or his agent been present at the exhibition or sale, the Association will permit such lot to be 
returned within ten days from the date of sale, and the purchase money will be refunded if the lot in 
any manner differs from its catalogue description. 

Orders for execution by the Association should be given with such clearness as to leave no room for 
misunderstanding. Not only should the lot number be given, but also the title, and bids should be 
stated to be so much for the lot, and when the lot consists of one or more volumes of books or objects 
of art, the bid per volume or piece should also be stated. If the one transmitting the order is unknown 
to the Association, a deposit must be sent or reference submitted. Shipping directions should also be 
given. 

Priced Catalogues. Priced copies of the catalogue, or any session thereof, will be furnished by 
the Association at charges commensurate with the duties involved in copying the necessary informa- 
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No person other than the auctioneer or an official of the Association is authorized to arrange condi- 
tions of sale different in any way from those herein contained. 

AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION, Inc., MANAGERS, 
DEPARTMENT OF Books AND PRINTS 
OTTO BERNET anp HIRAM H. PARKE, ArtHuR SWANN, Dsrector 
AUCTIONEERS 


First Session, Numbers 1 to 320, inclusive 


MONDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 28th AT 2:30 O’CLOCK 





WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT 


Numbers 1 to 155, inclusive 
FIRST EDITION OF BRYANT’S FIRST BOOK, ENTIRELY UNCUT 


1. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] The Embargo, or Sketches of the Times; 
A Satire. By a Youth of Thirteen. 12mo, STITCHED As IssuED, UNCUT 

EpcEs, name on title. Laid in silk protection wrappers, enclosed in full 

S55, blue levant morocco book-shaped case, back and sides most elaborately 
J QAMoled in gilt and blind, wide inside gilt borders, silk doublures and fly- 
leaves, gilt edges; this case again enclosed in full blue levant solander 


case, BY BRADSTREET’S. Boston: Printed for the Purchasers, 1808 
EMBARGO, 


OR 


SKETCHES OF THE TIMES ; 


SATIRE. 


PY YI ieee haa 
- BY A YOUTH OF THIRTEEN. 


SOOHOOEEHEEDOD 


— 


BOSTON: 
PRINTED FOR THE PURCHASERS, 
— MS 
1808. 
First EDITION OF BRYANT’S First BooK, OF WHICH ONLY A VERY FEw COPIES 


ArE KNowN. THIS Copy Is PossiIBLy UNIQUE, BEING IN THE ORIGINAL STATE 
AS WHEN PUBLISHED, ENTIRELY UNCUT. 


[See Reproduction of Title-page] 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


BRYAN 


T’S OWN COPY OF AN EXCESSIVELY RARE “ORATION” OF WHICH 
ONLY TWO OR THREE COPIES ARE KNOWN 


2. BryANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). An Oration, Delivered at Stockbridge, July 


4th, 1820. 8vo, bound, with several other old pamphlets, some bearing 


@¢presentation inscriptions to Bryant, in contemporary half calf, sprinkled 


4 0 


edges. Stockbridge, 1820 


Laid in is a note in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—'‘ This Oration of 
Bryant's is so rare that few collectors have even heard of it, and this is Bryant's own 
copy. It came to me from Parke Godwin's library after his death. Bryant had tt. 
bound up in a volume of pamphlets, three of which bear presentation inscriptions to 
him. The Oration should be preserved in this volume and never removed. I can learn 
of only two other copies in existence.” 


HYMNAL WITH HYMNS BY BRYANT—ACCOMPANIED BY THE 


ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT OF TWO OF THE HYMNS 


3. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] SEWALL (HENRY D.—Editor). A Collection 


IS 5.2 


of Psalms and Hymns for Social and Private Worship. 12mo, full roan, 
corners worn. New York, 1820 


AN EXCEEDINGLY FINE BRYANT ITEM. ‘‘In this collection five hymns are pub- 
lished for the first time; Sturgis says six but is in error. Later readings of the 
hymns show extensive revisions and alterations, and the arrangement was, to some 
extent, changed in the privately printed second edition, of 1823, ot which the ‘Second 
Edition,’ 1827 (published by David Felt) was practically a reprint. Bryant in the 
1823 edition (privately printed) substituted other lines for some of those printed in 
1820.”-—Extract from Mr. P. K. Foley’s typewritten memorandum accompanying 
this volume. The five Hymns by Bryant are,—Numbers 29, 73, 129, 157 and 373. 

Accompanying this volume are the ORIGINAL MANuscriIPTs of Two of the Hymns, 
each Hymn consisting of 6 verses of four lines each, unsigned, but in Bryant’s hand. 
Written on 4 pages. The ‘‘motifs’’ of these Hymns are “The Earth is full of Thy 
Riches’ and “ Praise for the Loving Kindness of our God,” these “motifs” are penciled 
in Bryant’s hand, over each hymn. These Hymns are Nos. 29 and 129, respectively, 
in the volume. On the envelope in which the manuscript is enclosed, is a memo- 
randum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, signed with initials, which reads,— 
“This is the original ms.-of the two hymns in the Sewall hymn book which I secured 
some time ago and which is now placed with the ms. It agrees with the Sewall version, 
word for word. When Bryant issued his privately printed volume of Hymns in 1864 
these two were included and they were entirely rewritten—many changes in text being 
made. S. H.W.” 


ONLY COPY EVER SEEN IN WRAPPERS 


4. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poems. 12mo, ORIGINAL WRAPPERS. En- 


closed in cloth protection covers. Cambridge, 1821 


First Epition. FINE Copy. ExceSsIvELY RARE, and especially so in the 
wrappers. Mr. P. K. Foley says this (formerly the J. C, Chamberlain copy) is 
‘‘the only copy ever seen in wrappers.”’ 


[See Reproduction of Title-page] 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM BRYANT TO HIS NIECE 
OF HIS FIRST VOLUME OF COLLECTED POEMS 


5. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poems. 12mo, original printed boards, UNCUT. 


70.9% 


Enclosed in a full red straight-grain morocco solander case. 
Cambridge: Printed by Hilliard and Metcalf, 1821 


A VERY IMPORTANT ASSOCIATION ITEM, BEING A PRESENTATION COPY FROM 
BRYANT TO His NIECE, WITH THE VERY UNUSUAL SIGNATURE “CULLEN.” The 
presentation inscription, in the autograph of Bryant, on the fly-leaf reads,—‘‘ Saran 
Selden—from her Uncle Cullen. Feb. 27, 1827.’ Laid in is a memorandum in the 
autograph of Mr. Wakeman reading,—*‘ Bryant was always called Cullen by has 
family.” 

[Continued 


[No. 5. 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


Bryant (W. C.)—Continued] 


First EpITIon. FINE Copy oF BRYANT’S FIRST VOLUME OF COLLECTED POEMS. 
Contains: ‘‘The Ages;” ‘‘To a Waterfowl;"’ “Translation of a Fragment of Simon- 
ides;”’ “Inscription for the Entrance into a Wood;” ‘‘The Yellow Violet;” “Green 
River;”’ ‘‘Thanatopsis.”’ 

“‘Thanatopsis”’ was first printed in the North American Review, September, 1817. 
There are several changes in this publication, besides the addition of sixteen new 
lines at the beginning, and fifteen new lines at the end. Another and later edition 
of these poems was published in Boston the same year. 

ACCOMPANYING THIS VOLUME OF ‘‘PoEMsS” is an Autograph Letter Signed, from 
Bryant to B. B. Thatcher, 1p. 4to, New York, August 20, 1836. A FINE EARLy 
AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL LETTER, in which he refers to his ‘‘Poems,’’ also referring to the 
‘Boston Book” edited by Thatcher in 1837. The letter reads in part,—‘‘It is a great 
mortification to me that I am not able to answer your inquiry in such a manner as to 
allow you to admit me into your book. ... I never “‘lived"’ in Boston longer than 
two or three weeks at atime. I once lived in Bridgwater which begins with a B. and is 
not more than 25 miles from Boston—is not that near enough?. . . When I published 
the first edition of my Poems, I was a practising lawyer in Berkshire and came to Bos- 
ton to deliver a Phi Beta Kappa poem, which led to the publication of my poems and in 
consequence of that my stay was protracted two or three weeks. I am sorry, sir, to be 
shut out of such a selection as you will make... ."’ 


POMS 


BY 


WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT. 


CAMBRIDGE: 
PRINTED BY HILLIARD AND METCALF, 


1821. 
[No. 4] 


6. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). Song of the Greek Amazon. With Music by 


712 


E. Ives, Jr. Lithographed title-page by C. Fenderich’s. “two sheets, folio. 
Philadelphia, no date [18247] 


On the envelope in which the item is enclosed, is a memorandum in the auto- 
graph of Mr. Wakeman, reading,—‘‘ Very rare. The only separate appearance of the 
poem. The poem was written in 1824.” 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


COMPLETE SET IN ORIGINAL PARTS 


7. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] The New York Review and Atheneum 
Magazine. Vols. 1 and 2, Nos. 1-12, June 1825-May 1826. 2 vols. in 

/ O- the OriGInaL 12 Parts, ORIGINAL WRAPPERS, uncut, as issued. 
| 7 New York, 1825-1826 


CoMPLETE, ALL IssuED. This magazine is of great rarity in the original parts, and 
especially in such fine condition. Contains original poems by Bryant, Fitz-Greene 
Halleck and others, including ‘‘ Marco Bozzaris.” 


8. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] The Atlantic Souvenir; a Christmas and 
_ New Year’s Offering, 1826. Illustrations. 16mo, original pictorial boards, 

6. gilt edges, in the original cardboard slip-case. 
Philadelphia: H. C. Carey & I. Lea [1826] 


Fring Copy. Contains ‘‘Oh, Fairest of the Rural Maids,” “June” and ‘“‘ Nature,” 
by Bryant, all unsigned. These contributions will be found on pp. 64, 135 and 183. 


9. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] The United States Review and Literary 
Gazette. [Address to the subscribers of the New York Review and the 

fel United States Literary Gazette.] Dated October 1, 1826. 4pp. 8vo. 
[New York, 1826] 


Accompanying this leaflet is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, 
reading,—'‘ At this date—Oct. 1826—address issued by Bryant to the subscribers of 
the ‘New York Review’ and the ‘U. S. Literary Gazette’ when they were about to be 
consolidated into the ‘United States Review and Literary Gazette.’ Very rare.” 


10. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] [SEWALL (HENRY D.—Editor).] A Collec- 
tion of Psalms and Hymns for Social and Private Worship. Second 
Edition. 12mo, full old calf, name ‘‘Elizabeth Carlton” stamped in gilt 
on front cover, rubbed and name on title. New York, 1827 


Contains Five Hymns by Bryant, Nos. 29, 73, 129, 157 and 373. This “Second 
se Edition” is really a reprint of the privately printed edition of 1823, the first edition 
aL having been printed in 1820. 


PROBABLY THE FINEST COPY IN EXISTENCE 


11. [Bryant (WiLL1AM CULLEN).] The Talisman for 1828. Plates. 16mo, 
original pictorial boards, gilt edges. In original board case, enclosed in 


cloth box-case. New York, 1827 
Conducted by Bryant, Verplanck and Sands. Bryant contributed a large por- 
tion of the contents, both in prose and verse. This and the following lot are all 
that were ever issued. The above is perhaps the Finest Copy IN EXISTENCE, 
being as fresh as new, and without the slightest damage either to the back or sides. 
Contents clean and unspotted. EXCESSIVELY RARE IN THIS CONDITION. 


12. [BryANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] The Talisman for 1829 and 1830. Together, 
2 vols. 16mo, original silk and leather, gilt edges. New York, 1828 


4 Contain, ‘Recollections of the South of Spain; “‘Moriscan Romance;” “Story 
of the Island of Cuba,’’ and several other contributions by Bryant. 


13. [BRyANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] The American Landscape, No. 1. Containing 
the following views: Weehawken, Catskill Mountains, Fort Putnam, Dela-— 

‘ware Water-Gap, Falls of the Sawkill, and Winnipiseogee Lake, engraved 

5°. = from the Original and Accurate Drawings executed expressly for this Work 
(‘| it [by A. B. Durand] on INv1A Paper. With Historical and Topographical 
Illustrations. 4to, ORIGINAL WRAPPERS, the front wrapper contains a 
landscape view with a decorative border. New York: Elam Bliss, 1830 


ALL ISSUED. EXTREMELY RARE. A PROOF Copy, ALL THE PLATES BEING IN 
OPEN LETTER ON INDIA PAPER. 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


14. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] Watts (ALaRIc A.). The Literary Souvenir. 
B 8vo, original boards, uncut, label missing, writing on half-title. 
yf be London, 1831 


Inserted is a slip, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘ Very fine copy on 
Large Paper, rare in this state. With ‘A Song,’ by Bryant, which is apparently un- 
known to his bibliographers. JI cannot find that it has been collected." 





COPY OF HIS POEMS 


15. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] Tales of Glauber-Spa, by Several American 
Authors. 2 vols. 12mo, original cloth, name on title-page of Vol. I. 
b.~ New York, 1832 


First EDITION. Edited by Bryant, who contribured some of the stories. 


BRYANT’S OWN COPY OF HIS POEMS 


16. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poems. 12mo, full contemporary calf, gilt 
back, sprinkled edges. Enclosed in full chocolate colored levant solander 

§2 <ase, most elaborately gilt tooled back, in the manner of Roger Payne, 
ST BY WALTERS. Contents slightly foxed. New York, 1832 


First COLLECTED EDITION. SCARCE. 
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Own Copy, with his autograph signature at top of 
title-page. 


17, BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poems by William Cullen Bryant, An American. 
Edited by Washington Irving. 12mo, original light yellow cloth, paper 
QE label, Uncut, hinges splitting. bendensr832 


FIRST LONDON EDITION and the first edition edited by Washington Irving. Con- 
tains Dedication-Introduction to Samuel Rogers, by Washington Irving. 


18. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poems. 12mo, original cloth, leather label. 
Boston, 1834 


” Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘Contains a few 
2: poems which were not in the first, and of which two or three have never before appeared 
in print.” 


WITH A PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL MSS. INSERTED 
19. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poems. 12mo, original cloth, gilt edges. 


worn. New York, 1836 
A FOURTH EDITION. Inserted is a slip, in Mr. Wakeman’s autograph, reading,— 
\Z. “Bryant's Poem ‘The Strange Lady’ was first printed in a book in this 1836 edition 


of his poems. (See Sturges.) What appears to be a portion of the original manu- 
script—the last stanza—is inserted opposite the poem on p. 67. This 1836 edition has 
eleven poems now first collected.” 

THE PORTION OF MANUSCRIPT REFERRED TO BY Mr. WAKEMAN IS PRESENT 
IN THIS VOLUME. 


WITH AUTOGRAPH MSS. VERSE, SIGNED, INSERTED 


20. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poems. 12mo, original cloth. 
New York, 1839 


ee Laid in is a slip, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘“‘ This edition of Bry- 
HO. ant’s Poems, 1839, is scarce, and contains the poem ‘The Battlefield,’ now first printed 
an a book (See Sturges). 
Inserted, opposite the poem on page 269, is a stanza of ‘‘The Battlefield,” ‘n 
the author’s autograph, reading,— 
“Truth, crushed to earth, shall rise again; 
The eternal years of God are hers; 
But Error, wounded, writhes in pain 
And dies amid his worshippers. 
New York, April 15, 1857. W.C. Bryant.” 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


21. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). The Poets of America. Illustrated by One of 


~ Her Painters. Edited by John Keese. 12mo, original morocco, gilt, gilt 
5. edges. New York, 1840 


Contains contributions by Bryant, Longfellow, Whittier, Holmes, etc. 


22. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Selections from the American Poets. 16mo, 


~ original cloth, uncut. New York, 1840 

he Frest Epirion. Edited and with an Introduction by Bryant. 
23. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). American Poetry. Poems by William Cullen 
Bryant. 8vo, wrappers. London, 1841 
L 3 VerY RARE. Laid in is a memorandum in the Autograph of Mr. Wakeman, 
2. reading,—‘‘ This interesting English Edition of Bryant's Poems follows the 1839 Am. 


edition as it contains ‘The Battlefield’ which first appeared in that volume. The edition 
seems to be (excepting a few of the minor poems) practically complete up to 18 30. 
Very rare. I do not know of another copy.” 


4. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] The Lady’s Book of Flowers and Poetry; 
to which are added, A Botanical Introduction, A Complete Floral Dic- 
tionary and a Chapter on Plants in Rooms. Edited by Lucy Hooper. 


pe Finely colored plates. 12mo, roan, gilt. New York, 1842 
2. Contains the first appearance of the ‘“‘ Painted Cup”’ and “The Death of Flowers” 
by Bryant; also poem by Holmes, “Lines to a Belle,’’ that was never reprinted. 


25. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] Floral Souvenir, with a Complete Floral Dic- 
tionary. Finely colored plates. 12mo, cloth, gilt. Chambersburg, Pa. [1842] 


Contents same as preceding. 


Accompanying this item is a letter from Mr. Foley, reading in part,—‘‘ The volume 
is only a reprint of Lucy Hooper's ‘Lady's Book of Poetry & Flowers’. . . published 
in New York 1842 (copyright date 1841), .. . Set tt down as practically sure that 


those annuals &c. bearing on title imprints of obscure towns were manufactured at 
N. Y., Phila., or Boston, and after the home market was supplied ‘farmed’ out at so 
much per—to dealers in Kalamazoo and such centres.” 


UNDOUBTEDLY THE FINEST ASSOCIATION COPY OF “THE FOUNTAIN” IN 
EXISTENCE. PRESENTED BY BRYANT TO DICKENS 


26. Bryant (WiLLIAM CULLEN). The Fountain, and Other Poems. 12mo, 
original cloth, paper label. Enclosed in full old rose levant solander 
= case, BY WALTERS. New York, 1842 - 


1{ 00. FINE Copy OF THE FIRST EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY FROM BRYANT TO 
CHARLES DICKENS, bearing inscription on front end-paper, reading, (in facsimile), 


The volume also contains Dickens’ bookplate. 
ft is difficult to imagine a finer Association Copy of this book, especially from 
the literary standpoint. 


[See Reproduction of Inscription] 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


27. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). The Fountain and Other Poems. 12mo, 


5 


original boards, paper label, contents stained. Enclosed in cloth book- 
shaped case. New York, 1842 


First EpDITION. Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’'s handwriting, reading,— 
“This book in boards with paper label rarely turns up.”’ 

Inserted is an interesting Autograph Letter Signed by Bryant, to Rufus W. 
Griswold, dated June 28, 1842, reading in part,—‘‘ You ask whether ‘The Fountain, 
&c.’ is published. Not quite but nearly so. I print it myself and within a day or two 
have settled the preliminaries of a bargain with a bookseller.’’ Inserted opposite the 


passage on p. 17 is a quotation from ‘‘ The Fountain,”’ in Bryant’s hand, and signed 
by him. 


THE 


WHITE-FOOTED DEER 


AND OTHER POEMS. 


BY 


WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT. 


nn rr eee ee 


NEW YORK: 


L & PLATT, 111 FULTON STRERT, 
PRESS OF THE HOME LIBRARY. 


—_—_— 


1844. 
[No. 32] 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION IN 


STAMPED CLOTH 


28. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). The Fountain and Other Poems. I2mo, 


a 


75: 


cloth, sides with blind stamped border design. New York, 1842 


First Epit oN. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, with his 
inscription on fly-leaf reading,—‘‘Mrs, L. M. Child, with the regards of the Author." 
The Author has corrected a typographical error on p. 16. , 

Laid in is a Memorandum in the Autograph of Mr. Wakeman, reading,—"*The 
binding in this copy is stamped cloth, while that on the Dickens copy is plain cloth with 
paper label. Which is first issue?” 


29. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). The Story of the Fountain.  Jllustrated. 


a 


Small 4to, original cloth, gilt edges. New York, 1872 
First SEPARATE EDITION. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


30. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poems. Vignette. 12mo, original cloth. 
5 «i New York, 1842 


BrYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature on title-page. 


31. [BRYANT (WiLL1AM CULLEN).] An Address to the People of the United 

~ States in behalf of the American Copyright Club, Adopted at New York, 
5 . October 18th, 1843. 8vo, stitched. 

New York: Published by the Club, 1843 

Bryant was President of the Copyright Club, and the address is signed by William 

C. Bryant, Francis L. Hawks and Cornelius Mathews. A memorandum by Mr. 


Wakeman, on the envelope, reads,—‘‘ This was published without covers and is a rare 
pamphlet.” 


ONE OF ONLY THREE KNOWN COPIES: SUPERB COPY IN 
ORIGINAL WRAPPERS AND UNCUT 


32. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). The White-Footed Deer, and Other Poems. 

16 mo, ORIGINAL WRAPPERS, Uncut. Enclosed in cloth protecting covers 

200- and full crimson straight-grain morocco solander case. New York, 1844 
A SUPERB Copy OF THE EXCESSIVELY RARE FIRST EDITION. 


Inserted is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘I have only heard 


of two other copies of the ‘Deer,’ but there may be others; at any rate, it is excessively 
rare.” 


[See Reproduction on Preceding Page] 


33. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poetical Works. 16mo, original decorated 
G wrappers, uncut. London, 1844 


BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature on title-page. 

Laid in is a slip, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—** With Memoir by 
Rufus W. Griswold. Very rare. Not in Foley or Sturges. The only other copy 
known to me was in the Chamberlain collection.” 


34. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] RUSSELL (WILLIAM S.). Guide to Plymouth, 
and Recollections of the Pilgrims. Illustrated. 12mo, original cloth. 
5° Boston, 1846 


Contains contributions by Bryant, Holmes, and others. 


35. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] SmiTH (SEBA). Dew-drops of the Nineteenth 
Century; Gathered and Preserved in their Brightness and Purity, by 
Seba Smith. . Floral Department by John B. Newman, M. D._ Colored 


plates. 12mo, original cloth, gilt edges, worn. New York, 1846-1847 
Contains contributions by Bryant, Longfellow, Leigh Hunt, Whittier, and other 
writers. 


CONTAINING THE MANUSCRIPT TO “THE STREAM OF LIFE” 


36. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poems. Jilustrated. 8vo, original full crimson 
morocco, gilt, gilt edges. Philadelphia, 1847 


30-7 Laid in is the following note in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting.—“ Inserted opposite 
the poem on page 361 is the manuscript of ‘The Stream of Life,’ which originally ap- 
peared in Graham’s Magazine for July, 1845, and is now collected for the first time. 
The opening four lines were entirely rewritten. Also inserted 1s a letter from Bryant 
to Carey & Hart, the publishers of the book, discussing the question of having an engrav- 
ing made by Cheney from Brackett's bust for a frontispiece to the volume. 
“The portrait was engraved by John Cheney but not from Brackett's bust, but from 
a drawing by S. W. Cheney.” 
Both insertions mentioned above are present in the volume. 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


PRESENTATION COPY TO JULIA BRYANT 


37. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poems. Jilustrated. 8vo, original cloth gilt 
50° edges. Philadelphia, 1847 


, PRESENTATION Copy, with autograph inscription, in Bryant’s handwriting, on 
front end-paper,—‘‘ To Julia Bryant, from her father. Decr. 1846.” 


38. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] CHAPMAN (J. G.). The American Drawing- 
~ Book: a Manual for the Amateur, and Basis of Study for the Professional 
5. Artist: Especially adapted to the use of Public and Private Schools, as 
well as Home Instruction. Parts 1-4. Illustrations. 4 vols. 4to, ORIGINAL 
WRAPPERS. New York, 1847-1857 


With a letter of commendation from Bryant relative to the work printed on the 
inside of front or back wrapper of each part. 


39. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poems. Collected and Arranged by the 
Author. Complete in One Vol. 12mo, cloth, blind stamped. 
7#® Philadelphia: Carey & Hart, 1848 


WILLIAM CULLEN BrYANT’sS Copy, with his Autograph Signature ‘‘W.C. Bryant,”’ 
in ink on the inside of front cover. Laid in is a memorandum in the autograph of 
Mr. Wakeman, which reads,—“‘ This is the 1847—Carey & Hart—Philad. ed. reissued 
in 1848 without illustrations.”’ 


40. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poems. 16mo, original cloth, uncut. 
5- London, 1849 


9 . . 
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature on title-page. 


41. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). Letters of a Traveller; or, Notes of Things 
- seen in Europe and America. 12mo, original cloth, entirely uncut. 
df New York, 1850 


First EDITION. 


42. BRyANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Letters of a Traveller; or, Notes of Things 
|S seen in Europe and America. 12mo, cloth, uncut. New York, 1850 
e 


SECOND EDITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, with 
his inscription, in ink, on fly-leaf reading—‘‘To Mrs. Gibson, with the regards of 
Wm. C. Bryant, June 1850.” 


43. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poems. Collected and Arranged by the Author, 
= With an Introductory Essay, on the Genius and Writings of the Author, 

l. by George Gilfillan. 16mo, original cloth, uncut and unopened. 
Liverpool, 1850 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM BRYANT TO HIS WIFE 


44. BRyANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). The Picturesque Souvenir. Letters of a 
Traveller, or, Notes of Things seen in Europe and America. With 13 

Hos beautiful steel engraved views. 8vo, full blue morocco, sides with triple 
gilt fillet border, with urn stamped in gilt in center of each cover, solid 

gilt edges. New York, 1851 


First EDITION. With the following presentation inscription, in the autograph 
of Bryant:—‘‘ Mrs. Frances Fairchild Bryant, from her husband. August 1850.” 


45. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). The Picturesque Souvenir. Letters of a Trav- 
_. eller: or, Notes of Things seen in Europe and America. With 13 beautiful 
=~ Steel engraved views. 8vo, blue cloth, gilt design stamped on covers, solid 
ae gilt edges. New York, 1851 


First EDITION. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM BRYANT TO HIS WIFE 


46. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CuLLEN).] Homes of American Authors. Illustrated. 
8vo, original cloth, gilt edges. New York, 1853 
ZT 5a First EpItion. PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription on front end-paper, in 
/— Bryant’s hand—‘‘ Frances Fairchild Bryant from her husband, November 13, 1852." 
To this volume, Bryant contributed an article on William Gilmore Simms, and 
someone else wrote an article on Bryant’s Home Life. Consequently, this presen- 
tation copy to his wife, of a volume containing an article on his home life, is of more 

than ordinary importance. 


47. [Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN).] BRoapDsIDE. Proof Sheet of Testimonials * 
/- Allibone’s Critical Dictionary. [Contains a Letter of Commendation by 
. Bryant.] Printed on blue paper. Ip. royal 8vo. [Philadelphia, 1855] 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM BRYANT TO HIS WIFE 


48. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] The Knickerbocker Gallery: A Testimonial 

to the Editor of the Knickerbocker Magazine from its Contributors. With 

a q JO 48 portraits on steel. Thick 8vo, full olive green morocco, sides elaborately 
* gilt stamped. New York, 1855 


PRESENTATION Copy FROM BRYANT TO His WIFE. Laid in is a Memorandum 
in the Autograph of Mr. Wakeman, which reads,—‘‘ Given by Bryant to his wife with 
the following inscription in his hand [on the fly-leaf] Mrs. Frances Fairchild Bryant 
from her husband. Dec. 25, 1854.” 

Contains the poem ‘‘The Snow Shower” written specially for the volume by 
Bryant. Also contains poems by Holmes, Longfellow, Halleck, and others. 


49. (BRyANT (WiLLIAM CULLEN). The Knickerbocker Gallery: A Testimonial 
to the Editor of the Knickerbocker Magazine from its Contributors. 

g =~ With 48 portraits on steel. Thick 8vo, full blind stamped brown morocco, 
* — solid gilt edges. New York, 1855 


Contains Poems by Bryant, Holmes, Longfellow, Stoddard, Halleck, and many 
others, also Massacio: Brancacci Chapel, Florence, by Lowell. 

Laid in, is an Autograph Letter Signed by Bryant, Ip. I2mo, New York January 
4, 1854, to the Committee, whose names are given by Bryant at the foot of the letter, 
agreeing to contribute to the volume. 4 


50. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poems. Collected and Arranged by the Author. 
Frontispiece. 2 vols. 12mo, original cloth, gilt edges. New York, 1856 


aqe Fine Copy. This edition contains some poems not in the earlier editions. 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription in each volume, reading,— 


“James P. Cronkhite, Esqr. from his much obliged friend, William Cullen Bryant, 
November, 1856.” 


51. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLLEN).] Memorial of Jessie Willis: Prepared for 
Her Little Daughters, Annie Blanche and Jessie, by Their Father. 12mo, 
original cloth. New York: [For Private Circulation] April, 1858 
5° Contains Letter by Bryant. 
yr 


52. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Letters of a Traveller. Second Series. Letters 
from Spain and Other Countries. 12mo, original cloth. New York, 1859 


First EpITION. Inserted opposite pages 266-7 is a FULL PAGE OF THE ORIGINAL 
MANUSCRIPT, ENTIRELY IN BRYANT’S HANDWRITING, comprising last four lines 
of page 266 and all of page 267 except the last four lines. 

There is also inserted a 3-page Autograph Letter Signed by Bryant, to Mr. Water- 
ston, dated April 18th, 1859, regarding this book, reading in part,—‘‘I have this day 
sent you a copy of my Letters from Spain and other Countries, recently published, which 
I pray you to accept as some sort of memorial of the pleasant days we passed together 
in Europe. I have ventured to add Mrs. Waterston’s name to yours in the manuscript 
inscription on the flyleaf.”’ 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


53- [BrRyANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] Gifts of Genius: A Miscellany of Prose and 
Poetry, by American Authors. 12mo, original cloth. New York [1859] 


VERY FINE Copy. The Preface and a contribution, ‘‘Bocage’s Penitential Son- 
o net,”’ are by William Cullen Bryant. 


- PRESENTATION COPY FROM BRYANT TO 
GENERAL JAMES GRANT WILSON 


54. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). A Discourse on the Life, Character and 
Genius of Washington Irving, delivered before the New York Historical 
Society, at the Academy of Music in New York on the 3d of April, 1860. 
I2mo, original brown cloth, blind stamped design on sides, uncut. 

New York: G. P. Putnam, 1860 

PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR TO GENERAL JAMES GRANT WILSON, 

with the letter from Bryant to Wilson, presenting the volume, pasted on the inside 

of the front cover, which reads,—‘‘As I promised some days since, I have sent you 

by the mail of today, a copy of my discourse before the Historical Society.’’ The letter 
is dated ‘‘New York, May 4th, 1860.” 


55. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). A Discourse on the Life, Character and Genius 
- of Washington Irving, delivered before the New York Historical Society, 
at the Academy of Music in New York, on the 3d of April, 1860. 8vo, 
original green cloth, blind stamped design on sides, UNcut AND UNOPENED. 
New York: G. P. Putnam, 1860 


LARGE PAPER ISSUE OF THE FIRST EDITION. 


é 6. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). A Discourse on the Life, Character and Genius 
of Washington Irving. Square 8vo, original cloth. New York, 1860 
alt First EDITION. 


e 


57- Bryant (WiLLIAM CULLEN). A Forest Hymn. Illustrated. Small 4to, 
original full dark blue straight-grain morocco, gilt stamped, gilt edges. 
New York [1860] 


First SEPARATE EDITION, First Issue, with ‘‘C. A. Alvord, Printer, New York,” 
on verso of title. 

BRYANT’S Copy, with his Autograph Signature and date, ‘‘ 7861” on title-page. 

Laid in is a note in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading:—‘‘ Bryant’s copy with 
autograph. Beautiful book and binding, delightful woodcuts, now, Alas! a lost art.’ 


~ 58. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). A Forest Hymn. TIilustrated. Photograph of 


Bryant inserted. Small 4to, original purple cloth, gilt edges. 
a0.- New York [1860] 


First SEPARATE EDITION, Second Issue, with ‘‘Printed by Alvord,’’ on verso 
of title. Bound in purple cloth. 

AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription on back fly-leaves of book, 
upside down, reading, ‘‘Miss Margaret A. Allen, with the regards of William Cullen 
Bryant, February 2oth, 1861.” 


59. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). A Forest Hymn. Jilustrated. Small gto, 


original old rose cloth, gilt edges. New York [1860] 
a First SEPARATE EDITION, Second Issue, with ‘‘Printed by Alvord,’’ on verso 
5. of title. Bound in old rose cloth. 


60. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Autograph Letter Signed, “Wm. C. Bryant.” 
34pp. 8vo, Roslyn, February 26, 1861. To the Rev. R. C. Waterston. 

FINE LETTER, referring to the Massachusetts Historical Society and the Evening 

Post, and with a most interesting mention of the Civil War. The letter reads in 


part,— ; 
[Continued 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


[No. 60. Bryant (W. C.)—Continued] 


‘‘A day or two since I sent under cover to you . . . a copy of my Discourse on Irving 
for Mr. Winthrop. I am... much obliged to you for ... procuring my name a 
place on the list of honorary members of the Massachusetts Historical Society. Asa 
general rule I am indifferent to the compliment .. . but the Massachusetts Historical 
ts so Sparing of its honors that it is-a great matter to obtain them—it is somewhat like 
the French Academy, a society of the few. 

‘“‘What an interesting occasion that was when their eldest member reached the close 
of his ninetieth year. . . . I hope he will see the dissentions of that republic of which 


he saw the birth, happily composed... . 
“‘T have given a paragraph to your proposed lectures—as you may have seen in the 


ae Post 
. I cannot shut out politics but look every day with impatience for the mail, that 


Zz may see what the madmen of the South propose to do next, or what new folly they 
have already committed. 7 


[BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] BIDWELL (W. H.—Editor). Imperial Courts 
of France, England, Russia, Prussia, Sardinia, and Austria. ... With 
Biographical Sketches, and an Introduction by William Cullen Bryant. 
With 42 portraits by Sartain. Imperial 8vo, full green blind stamped morocco, 
solid gilt edges. New York, 1863 

FINE Copy. With bookplate of Charles H. Bell. 


2. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Thirty Poems. I2mo, original cloth, uncut. 

New York, 1864 

First Epit1on. Laid inisa note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘ This 

copy is on thinner paper than the other copy in cloth in this collection and has different 
stamping on binding. Query? Which ts first issue.’ 


63. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Thirty Poems. 12mo, original cloth, uncut. 
New York, 1864 
[az First EDITION. With the Author’s Autograph Signature, in full, in ink, on the 
i fly-leaf,—‘‘ William Cullen Bryant. March, 1864.” 
Laid in is a Memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, which reads,— 
‘‘This copy differs from the preceding. It 1s printed on much thicker laid paper (the 
other is on wove paper) and the title stamp on the back is different. I am unable to 
determine which ts the earlier issue. This volume was autographed by Bryant and 
given by him to the great Sanitary Fair held in N. Y. in the spring of sixty-four to be 
sold for its benefit.”’ 


64. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Thirty Poems. 12mo, original full brown 
morocco, blind stamped, gilt edges. New York, 1864 


[72 First EpDITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription on front 
fly-leaf,—‘‘ To Mrs. Sarah Fairchild Vanduzer, with the kind regards of William 


Cullen Bryant. Christmas, 1865."’ 
There is inserted a slip, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, stating that corrections 


of the text, on pp. 76 and 167, are in Bryant’s handwriting. 


65. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT POEM 
or His TRANSLATION OF,—Martial. Book V. Epigram 42.” Signed,— 

3S) " “William Cullen Bryant.” Dated, ‘February 16th, 1864.” Eight-line 
stanza, written in ink on one side of small 4to sheet; [ALso] Autograph 
Letter Unsigned. Ip. small 4to, Roslyn, Long Island, Feb. 16, 1864. 
To an unnamed person; Press picture of Bryant in his library at Cedarmere. 
All mounted together on larger 4to sheet on back of which is pasted an 
etched bust portrait of Bryant; View of Hempstead Harbor from the 
East of Mr. Bryant’s House. Together, 5 pieces. 


Accompanying the above is a manilla envelope with a pencilled memorandum 
in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman reading,— ‘Contributed for a Sanitary Fair 
Periodical. Probably at Buffalo.” 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


66. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CuLLEN),] THOMPSON (JOSEPH P.). Bryant Gray: 


a& 67. [B 


68. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). The Bryant Festival at ‘‘The Century.’ 


The Student, The Christian, The Soldier. Frontispiece. 16mo, original 
cloth. New York, 1864 


Contains three letters and a poem by Bryant which seem to be uncollected. 
Dedicated to William Cullen Bryant. 


RYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). WuLLiams (Mrs. H. Dwicur). A Year in 

China; and a Narrative of Capture and Imprisonment, When Homeward 

Bound, on board the Rebel Pirate Florida. With an Introductory Note 

by William Cullen Bryant. 12mo, original cloth. New York, 1864 
First EDITION. 


’ 


Portraits. 4to, boards, roan back, gilt top, uncut, rubbed. New York, 1865 


LARGE PAPER Copy. ILLUSTRATED EDITION, limited to 1 50 copies. Contains 
a speech on Bryant by Ralph W. Emerson, and the poems ‘‘Bryant’s Seventieth 
Birthday’’ by Holmes, ‘‘On Board the Seventy-six”’ by Lowell, and ‘‘Bryant”’ by 
Whittier. Bryant's reply to Mr. Huntington, p. 42. 

Tipped in, on the fly-leaf is an Autograph Letter Signed, 1p. 8vo, New York, 
January 26, 1874, from W. C. Bryant to William Gray, regretting his inability 
to accept an invitation “‘to meet the members of the Port Folio’’ owing to a previous 
engagement. 

Laid in, are seven engraved portraits of literary personages. 


69. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). Hymns. 12mo, original salmon colored cloth. 


[New York, 1864] 


440. With'the second line of fourth stanza on page 9 reading,—‘‘ Dwells on Thy works 


in deep delight,’’ which Chamberlain Catalogue calls ‘‘The extremely rare first 
issue.”’ 

Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—'' Second issue with 
Bryant's note of date of issue (New York, 1864) on title-page. The type from which 
this copy is printed differs from the preceding, and the mistakes in indexing have been 
corrected.”’ 

AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed, ‘‘Rev. Dr. A. P. Putnam, with the 
kind regards of Wm. C. Bryant, September, 1864." 


PRESENTATION COPY OF A BRYANT RARITY 


70. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). Hymns. 12mo, original cloth. 


YO. 


“No Place, Printer, or Date [New York, 1869?] 


RARE EDITION, with the second line of fourth stanza on page 9 reading,—“‘ De- 
lighted on thy works delays,’’ which Chamberlain Catalogue calls ‘‘The privately 
printed re-issue of the 1864 edition, of which but 2 5 copies were issued for presen- 
tation purposes.’’ Laid in is a note in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, stating that 
he has not seen another copy. : 

AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription on front end-paper,—‘‘ Mrs. 
John C. Kennedy, with the compliments of William Cullen Bryant, December, 1869." 
There is laid in a two-page Autograph Letter Signed by Bryant, to Mr. Waterston, 
dated September 6th, 1864, referring to this volume, and reading in part,—‘' You 
will receive by mail a little collection of hymns of my writing which I have lately occupied 
myself in putting together, the three last of them recently written. One of them you will 
recognize as having been composed at your request.” 


71. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poetical Tributes to the Memory of Abraham 
5 - Lincoln. Frontispiece. 12mo, original cloth. Philadelphia, 1865 


Laid in isa slip in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘ With poem by Bryant: 
This is a scarce book. Fine copy."’ 


72. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] VALENTINE (Davip T,—Compiler). Obse- 


ha 


quies of Abraham Lincoln, in the City of New York. Under the Auspices 

of the Common Council. Portrait and illustrations. Imperial 8vo, full 

original dark green morocco, solid gilt edges. New York, 1866 
With funeral Ode by Bryant on p. tor. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


53. [Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN).] Free Trade Tracts, No. 1-36. Two leaflets, 
each of 8 pages. Together, 2 pieces, 4to, folded. [New York, 1866-1867 ] 


One leaflet contains 20 contributions (Nos. 1-20), and the other contains 16 
contributions (Nos. 21-36). On the envelope containing these two leaflets of 
tracts, is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, and signed, reading,— 
“Unknown until described by Mr. Foley in 1906. Has 5 editorials by Bryant from the 
Evening Post and probably other portions are by him. Scarce.’ 


74. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Autograph Letter Signed, “Wm. C. Bryant.” 
: 34pp. 8vo, Roslyn, Long Island, July 30, 1868. To George H. Bryant. 


Fine GENEALOGICAL LETTER, giving much data relative to the Bryant family: 
reading in part,—‘‘Your leiter of the 3d instant was sent to me in Cummington, Massa- 
chusetts, but not having the means of answering tt there I was obliged to wait till I came 
to this place. I did not get my information concerning the Bryant family in England, 
but from my brother, who looked up our genealogy in the eastern part of Massachusetts, 
and from Ebenezer Alden of Randolph, M assachusetts, a gentleman given to antiquarian 


researches. 

“Stephen Bryant of Plymouth was my first ancestor in this country. ... Philip 
[Bryant’s grandfather] married Silence Howard in 1757. Their children were Oliver, 
Ruih, Daniel . . . Peter, my father, Cyrus, Anna, Silence and Charity. 


“Perhaps this may guide you somewhat in looking up your pedigree. But there is 
another branch of the Bryant family of equal antiquity in this.country....” 


75. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] A Landscape Book, by American Artists and 
American Authors. Sixteen engravings on steel. Small 4to, original cloth, 
/ ” gilt edges. Enclosed in cloth protection covers. New York, 1868 


FINE Copy OF THE FIRST EDITION. 
Contains three contributions by Bryant, as well as contributions by Irving, 
Taylor, Whittier, Tuckerman, and others. . 


76. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Letters from the East. 12mo, original cloth. 
New York, 1869 

Sm . . ° . . * 
| +] First Epition. Fine Copy. Laid in is a leaf of manuscript, in the Autograph 
* of Bryant, written on one side of sheet, the first line reading, ‘‘ magnificent edifice 
a magnificent edifice destined” and the last line reading, ‘‘be in a condition to main- 
tain worship and”. On the verso of the leaf, in the autograph of Bryant is written, 

— William Cullen Bryant, November 13th, 1874.” Consists of about 180 words. 


77. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Some Notices of the Life and Writings of 
Fitz-Greene Halleck, read before the New York Historical Society, on 

5. e the 3d of February 1869. 8vo, wrappers, uncut. 
i New York [Printed at the Office of the New York Evening Post] 1869 


50 Copies WERE SPECIALLY PRINTED FOR PERSONAL FRIENDS. Laid in, isan Au- 
tograph Letter Signed, from Bryant to General Grant Wilson, 2pp. 8vo, December 
4th, 1868, in which he states that “Mr. Halleck was not paid for any verses of his 
inserted in the New York Review nor for any contributed to the United States Review.”’ 
Also states that he will be unable to render an address at the erection of the Fitz- 
Greene Halleck monument. Also, laid in, is an ‘‘invitation” to Bryant’s funeral, 
addressed to Grant Wilson. 


78. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] FIELD (F. E.). The Green-House as a Winter 
Garden: A Manual for the Amateur. With a List of Suitable Plants and 
their Mode of Culture. With a Preface by Wm. Cullen Bryant. Iilus- 
trations. 12mo, original cloth. New York, 1870 

First EDITION. . 


FIRST EDITION WITH A. L. S. RELATING TO THE WORK INSERTED 


79. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). The Iliad of Homer. Translated into English 
Blank Verse. 2 vols. royal 8vo, original cloth, gilt tops. Boston, 1870 
. [Continued 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


[No. 79. Bryant (W. C.)—Continued] 


FIRST EDITION. Inserted in the first volume isan A. L. S. of Bryant to Dr. R. S. 
Mackenzie, 1!4pp. 8vo, dated March 8th, 1871, reading in part,—‘‘I thank you for 
your kind notice of my translation of the Iliad, and am glad that you found yourself 
able to speak well of it. I do not wish to speak ill of Lord Derby's translation, which 
had in general the great merit of fidelity to the meaning of the original, but this I must 
ee rare if my own does not preserve more of the poetic spirit than his, I have wholly 

aile 


PRESENTATION COPY TO JULIA BRYANT 


80. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). The Iliad of Homer. Translated into English 
Blank Verse. 2 vols. 8vo, contemporary half calf, gilt backs, marbled 

Q JO edges. Boston, 1871 
7 megs PRESENTATION Copy FROM BRYANT TO His DAUGHTER JULIA, bearing inscription 
on front fiy-leaf,—‘‘ To Julia Bryant, with the love of her father, William Cullen Bry- 

ant, April 30th, 1871.’ There is inserted an Autograph Letter Signed by Bryant, 

April 18, 1871, to Carey & Hart, the publishers, asking them to have a copy of 

The Iliad bound in neat half calfi—believed to refer to this copy for his daughter. 


81. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). The Song of the Sower. With 42 engravings 
Te on wood. Square 8vo, original green cloth, design on front cover stamped 
in gilt; design on back cover blind stamped. New York, 1871 

First EDITION. 


2. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] Life and Letters of Catherine M. Sedgwick. 
Edited by Mary E. Dewey. Portraits. 12mo, original cloth. New York, 1871 


First EpITION. Laid in isa Memorandum, in the Autograph of Mr. Wakeman, 
which reads,—‘‘ With reminiscences of Miss Sedgwick by William Cullen Bryant.’’ 


2 : 
4: 83. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). The Sunnyside Book. Jilustrated. _ 8vo, 
original cloth, gilt edges. Writing on half-title. New York, 1871 
First EpiT1ion. Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,— 
“Contains first appearance in book form of ‘Among the Trees,’ by Bryant, ‘Venice,’ 
by Howells, ‘Our Best Society,’ by Curtis.’ 


e+ [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] The Unity of Italy. American Celebration, 
at the Acadmey of Music, New York, Jan. 12, 1871. Portraits. 8vo, full 
green morocco, with Italian emblem in gilt on front cover, and an American 
emblem on back cover, solid gilt edges. New York, 1871 


SPECIAL Copy. With signature “J. M. Lynch”’ in pencil on fly-leaf. Contains 
Addresses by Bryant and others, and letters from Whittier, Holmes, Emerson, 
and others. Laid in is a memorandum, in the autograph of Mr. Foley, reading,— 
“From the collection of Prof. Vincenzo Botta, N. Y. City. Botta was one of the prin- 
ctpal contrivers of the Celebration, and more than probably had some special copies 
bound for personal distribution among a favored few, abroad and at home. ‘J. 
Lynch’ must have been of Mrs. Botta’s (nee Anne C. Lynch—the ‘Mrs. Leo Hunter’ of 
N. Y.) family—perhaps the lady’s brother—the pentil inscription was by her.’ 


5. [Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN).] The Unity of Italy. The American Celebra- 

tion of the Unity of Italy, at the Academy of Music, New York, Jan. 12, 

2 1871. With the Addresses, Letters, and Comments of the Press. 8vo, 

oat original cloth. New York, 1871 
7" Contains letters by Bryant, Whittier, and other celebrated Authors. 


86. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] BuLt (Lucy CaTiin). A Child’s Poems. 
From October to October, 1870-1871. Frontispiece. 12mo, original cloth, 
gilt edges, Hartford, 1872 
Privately Printed and very scarce. Contains Introductory Note by William 

Cullen Bryant. 


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FINE COPY WITH AUTOGRAPH INSCRIPTION, SIGNED 


87. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poems. Collected and Arranged by the 
Author. Square 16mo, original cloth, gilt edges. New York, 1873 


2 2.22 FiInE Copy. INSCRIBED BY THE AuTHOR, ‘‘‘Truth, crushed to earth, shall rise 
again.’ William Cullen Bryant. Cummington, August 15th, 1874.’ This inscrip- 
tion: was written when Bryant was eighty years old. 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION 


88. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Orations and Addresses. Frontispiece. 12mo, 


original cloth. New York, 1873 
2: . FINE Copy OF THE First EDITION. 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, on_ front fly-leaf,—‘‘ To 


Alfred B. Street, Esq. with the kind regards of William Cullen Bryant, December 16th, 
1875."’ Laid in is a portion of the original wrapper, bearing Mr. Street's address 
in Bryant’s handwriting. 


89. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Orations and Addresses. Portrait. 12mo, origi- 
ire nal green cloth. New York, 1873 


First EDITION. 


go. Bryant (WiLLiaM CULLEN). The Little People of the Snow. J/lustrated 
with designs by Alfred Fredericks, engraved by A. Robbett. Small 4to, front 
2. cover stamped in gilt with medallion portrait, back cover with a blind 
stamped border. New York, 1873 

First EDITION. 


PRESENTATION COPY TO JULIA BRYANT 


gt. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). The Little People of the Snow. Illustrated. 
_ Small 4to, original light brown morocco, gilt and blind stamped, gilt 
J i edges. New York, 1873 


First EpITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription on front 
fly-leaf, —‘‘To Julia Bryant, with the love of William Cullen Bryant, January Ist, 
1873." 


92. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] HorrMANn (CHARLES FENNO). The Poems of 
Charels Fenno Hoffman. Collected and Edited by his Nephew, Edward 
Fenno Hoffman. Frontispiece. 12mo, criginal cloth, gilt top. 

Philadelphia, 1873 


First Epirion. Laid in is slip, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading ,— 
“This item seems to have escaped the notice of all Bryant bibliographers. Not in Foley, 
Sturges, etc. ‘With letter by Bryant included in Preface.” 


93. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). Thanatopsis. Illustrated by W. J. Linton. 
Square 8vo, original cloth, gilt edges. 
New York: G. P. Putnam’s Sons, no date [1874] 


First SEPARATE EDITION. 


PRESENTATION COPY, WITH A. L. 5S. INSERTED 


94. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Thanatopsis. (A Poem). Fac-simile of Au- 
__ thor’s Copy. 4to, original wrappers, uncut. Enclosed in cloth protection 

g §: wrappers and full crimson straight-grain morocco case, BY BRADSTREET'S. 
New York, Appleton, 1874 

PRESENTATION Copy FROM WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT. This was printed to 
[Continued 


First Session, Monday Aysternoon, April 28th 


[No. 94. Bryant (W. C.)—Continued] 


commemorate Bryant’s 80th Birthday, and bears his Autograph Presentation 
Inscription, ‘‘To Miss Jerusha Dewey, with the compliments of William Cullen Bryant, 
November Sth, 1877.’’ He died the next year. 

Accompanying the above is an Autograph Letter Signed, from W. C. Bryant 
to Mme. Charlotte F. Bates (Mme. Rogé), 2pp. Cummington, Massachusetts, 
undated, [circa 1875], and which relates to ‘‘Thanatopsis.’’ That part which 
relates to ‘‘Thanatopsis’’ reads,—‘‘ For the poem concerning which you do me the 
honor to inquire, it was written, I think in my eighteenth year—that is, while I was yet 
but seventeen years old. I have been trying to reduce the date to absolute certainty and 
perhaps shall be able to do so from the examin~tion of certain papers which I have.” 


95. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] SHAKESPEARE. Ward’s Statue in the Central 
Park, New York. Illustrated. Royal 8vo, original paper covers uncut. 
a= Enclosed in cloth protection case. New York, 1873 


LIMITED TO 50 Copies IN ALL—38 copies royal octavo, of which this is one, 
and 12 copies folio. 

Contains Bryant’s Oration, R. H. Stoddard’s Poem (as read by Edwin Booth), 
poem by Bayard Taylor, etc. 


6. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] The Reception of Peter Cooper by the Arca- 
dian Club, on his Eighty-fourth Birthday, February 12, 1874. Portrait. 


Royal 8vo, original paper wrappers, uncut. New York, 1874 
Pd 
4Q LARGE PAPER Copy. PRINTED FOR PRIVATE DISTRIBUTION. Contains a Speech 
s by Bryant. 


7. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] Centennial Services of the Stamford Baptist 
; Church, including the Historical Discourse, by Rev. Edward Lathrop, DD., 

Pastor of the Church, November 6, 1873, Royal 8vo, cloth. 
Stamford, 1875 


Laid in, is a memorandum in the Autograph of Mr. Wakeman, which reads,— 
“Very scarce. With hymn by Bryant with new verse written for this occasion, p. 42."' 


98. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poems. Collected and Arranged by the 

% Author. Illustrated by One Hundred Engravings from drawings by Birket 
y Foster, Harry Fenn, Alfred Fredericks, and others. 8vo, original cloth, 
gilt edges. Writing on back of frontispiece. New York [1876] 


99. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Broadside. Sonnet: ‘‘In Memory of John 
Lothrop Motley.” 8vo. 1877 


Accompanying this broadside, is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wake- 
man, reading, ‘‘This sonnet was published in the International Review [November 
1877] and Bryant had a few copies printed in the leaflet form for his own use. Very 
rare—not in Sturges.” 


A BRYANT RARITY 


100. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] A Happy New Year Carrier’s Address 1877 
[The Flood of Years]. 8vo, ORIGINAL WRAPPERS. Laid in old rose levant 
aay protection covers, silk lined, and enclosed in full old rose levant solander 
case, gilt, BY STIKEMAN. No Place, Printer, or date [1877] 


EXCESSIVELY RARE. Laid in is a lengthy and extremely interesting letter from 
Mr. P. K. Foley, regarding this item. 


Tor. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] FORBES (CHARLES S.). The Second Battle 
of Bennington: A History of Vermont’s Centennial, and the One Hun- 
dredth Anniversary of Bennington’s Battle. A Civic and Military Review. 
Iilustrated. 12mo, original cloth. St. Albans, Vt. 1877 


Contains a poem by Bryant. 


mm 


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102. [BRYANT (WiLL1AM CULLEN).] Thoughts on the Religious Life. By John 
Alden. With an Introduction by William Cullen Bryant. 16mo, original 
cloth. New York, 1879 


First EpITION. The Introduction occupies pp. 7-12. 


103. BRyANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poems. Collected and Arranged by the 
Author. Illustrated. 1871; Poetical Works. Household Edition. 1879. 

rn Together, 2 vols. 12mo, original cloth and full brown morocco, blind 
q. stamped on back and sides, gilt edges. New York, 1871-1879 


104. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). The Life and Works of William Cullen Bryant. 
Edited by Parke Godwin. 6 vols. 8vo, original cloth, gilt tops, uncut. 
New York, 1883 


105. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poetical Works. With Chronologies of Bryant’s 
__ Life and Poems and a Bibliography of His Writings, by Henry C. Sturges, 
3. and a Memoir of His Life, by Richard Henry Stoddard. 1903. ROSLYN 
Epition; Poems. 1878. Both illustrated. Together, 2 vols. 8vo and 16mo, 
original cloth, gilt tops. New York, 1903, 1878 


106. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). BIBLIOPHILE SOCIETY PuBLICATION. Bryant 
= and Thoreau. Unpublished Poems by Bryant and Thoreau. “Musing ,” 
« by W.C. Bryant, and “Godfrey of Boulogne,” by H. D. Thoreau. Illus- 
trated. 4to, original vellum boards, uncut. 
Boston: The Bibliophile Society, 1907 
tebe THROUGHOUT ON VELLUM. Limited to 470 copies printed for members 
only. 


67. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] WeEsB (Laura S.). Custer’s Immortality 
A Poem. With Biographical Sketches of the Chief Actors in the Late Tragedy. 

of the Wilderness. 16mo, original cloth, gilt edges. 
[New York, Privately Printed, no date] 


Contains a letter by Bryant in facsimile. 


08. BRYANT (WiLL1AM CULLEN). Addresses, etc. Together 7 pieces. 8vo, 
wrappers and cloth. New York, etc., 1833-1869 
¥ Comprises: American Art-Union Transactions for 1845. New York {1845]. 
With address by Bryant; The Same for 1846. New York, 1847. With address by 
‘i Bryant; Proceedings of a Meeting Held at the Theatre of the Union League Club. 
New Vork, 1869. Proof Copy containing address by Bryant; Tribute to the Memory 
of Sir Walter Scott. By Rev. J. McVickar. New York, 1833. With the printed. 
signatures of William C. Bryant and Washington Irving amongst others interested in a 
public meeting held in reverence to the genius of Scott; A History of the Celebration of 
Robert Burns’ 110th Natal Day, at the Metropolitan Hotel. New York. Jersey 
City, 1869. With address by Bryant; Inauguration of the Perry Statue at Cleve- 
land. Cleveland, 1861. With a short letter by Bryant; The Jubilee of the Consti- 
ee A Discourse. By John Quincy Adams. New York, 1839. With ode by 
ryant. 


109. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] The Biographical Annual, containing Mem- 
oirs of Eminent Persons, recently deceased. New York, 1841. First 
Epition. Scarce. Notice on Theodore Sedgwick, by Bryant; Celebration 
of the Two-Hundredth Anniversary of the Incorporation of Bridgewater, 
Massachusetts, at West Bridgewater, June 3, 1856. Boston, 1856. Con- 
tains hymn by Bryant; Banquet to His Excellency Anson Burlingame, on 
Tuesday, June 23, 1868. New York, 1868. Contains a letter by Bryant, 
Myles Standish with an Account of the Exercises of Consecration of the 

[Continued 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


[No. 109. Bryant (W. C.)—Continued) 


Monument Ground on Captain’s Hill, Duxbury, Aug. 17, 1871. Boston, 
1871. Contains letter by Bryant on page 76; Proceedings at the Celebra- 
tion by the Pilgrim Society at Plymouth, December 21, 1870. Cambridge, 
1871. With letters by Bryant, Longfellow and Whittier. 3 vols. with illus- 
trations. Together, 5 vols. 8vo and 12mo, roan cloth and wrappers. 
New York, etc., 1841-1871 


110. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Addresses, etc. Together, 7 vols. 8vo and 
4to, wrappers. New York and Boston, 1842-1875 
Comprises: Dr. Hallock’s Golden Wedding. [New York, 1872.] With letter 
by Bryant; Fiftieth Anniversary Celebration of the Mercantile Library Association, 
New York, 1871. With address by Bryant; Proceedings of a Special Meeting of the 
Massachusetts Historieal Society. Boston, 1874. Letter by Bryant and poem by 
Holmes; A Discourse occasioned by the Death of William Ellery Channing. By 
Henry W. Bellows. New York, 1842. Original hymn, written for the occasion by 
Bryant; Semi-Centennial Celebration of the Church of the Messiah. New York, 
1875. With hymn written for occasion by Bryant; Dinner to Senor Matias Romero. 
New York, 1866. With speech by Bryant; National Celebration of Union Victories. 
New York, 1865. With letter by Bryant. 


111. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). A Discourse on the Life, Character and Writ- 
ings of Gulian Crommelin Verplanck, delivered before the New-York His- 
torical Society, May 17th, 1870. New York: Printed for the Society. 
1870; A Funeral Oration, occasioned by the Death of Thomas Cole, de- 
livered before the National Academy of Design, New York, May 4, 1848. 
Published by order of the Council of the Academy. New York. 1848. 
Together, 2 vols. 8vo, original wrappers. New York, 1848-1870 


12. BryAnT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Addresses, Odes, Speeches, etc. Together, ro 
vols. 8vo, wrappers. New York, etc., 1854-1876 
Comprises: New York Historical Society. New York, 1854. Contains an ad- 
dress by Bryant; Metropolitan Art Museum. Proceedings of a Meeting. New 
York, 1869. With an address by Bryant; Twelfth Night at the Century Club. 
No place, 1859; With a speech by Bryant; The Centennial Celebration of American 
Independence. New York, 1876. With a Centennial Ode by Bryant; Proceedings 
of the New York Electoral College. Albany, 1861. With frequent references to 
Bryant; Celebration of the Two Hundredth Anniversary of the Settlement of Had- 
ley, Massachusetts. Northampton, 1859. With an Ode by Bryant; Bryant Among. 
His Countrymen. An Oration Before the Goethe Club. [New York, 1875.] Witn. 
a speech by Bryant; Semi-Centennial Celebration of the New England Society in 
the City of New York. New York, 1856. With an oration by Holmes. Wm. 
C. Bryant & Co. PRINTERS; Loyal Meeting of the People of New York to Support 
the Government. . . . New York, 1863. Bryant presided at this meeting and his 
remarks are printed on p. 7; Sermon at the Consecration of the Church of the Mes- 
siah. New York, 1868. Contains hymn by Bryant. 


13. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). First Annual Report of the National Freed- 
man’s Relief Association. New York, February 18th, 1863. Leaflet, 4pp. 
4to. [1863.] Bryant was one of the organizers and his name 1s mentioned; © 
AMERICAN FREE TRADE LEAGUE: Leaflet of four pages containing a list of 
the Officers of the League, and a proclamation ‘‘To the American People.” 
[1867.] Bryant was President of the League; BROADSIDE. “This Memorial 
of the American Free Trade League to the Senate and House of Repre- 
sentatives in Congress Assembled [etc.]’’ Dated, New York, February 
1866. With printed signature: William Cullen Bryant. [1866.] This, 
broadside relates to the Reciprocity Treaty, regulating trade with the provinces 


lying North of the United States. Together, 3 pieces. 
{New York, 1863-1867] 


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114. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). Books with contributions by Bryant. To- 
= gether, 3 vols. 8vo, original cloth. Boston and New York, 1860-1868 
r) Comprises Helen Ruthven Waterston. Boston, 1860. Wéith letter by Bryant; 
Complimentary Dinner to Jonathan Sturges. [New York, 1868.] Wzth speech by 
Bryant. Presentation Copy from Sturges. The Centennial Birthday of Robert 
Burns as Celebrated by the Burns Club of the City of New York. Tuesday, Jan. 

25, 1859. Illustrated. New York, 1860. With speech by Bryant. 


115. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Addresses, etc. Together, 7 vols. 8vo. 


wrappers. Boston and New York, 1868-1878 
feed Comprises: Myles Standish With an Account of the Exercises of Consecration 
: of the Monument Ground on Captain’s Hill. Boston, 1871. With a letter by 


Bryant; Celebration of the 111th Anniversary of Robert Burns’ Natal Day. New 
York [1870]. With address by Bryant; Proceedings at the Mass Meeting of Citizens 
... on National Finances. New York, 1874. With address by Bryant; Seventy- 
third Anniversary Celebration of the New-England Society. New York, 1878. 
With letter by Bryant written less than a month before his death; Sixty-seventh Anni- 
versary Celebration of the New-England Society. New York, 1872. Wauth address 
by Bryant; Meeting of Authors and Publishers. New York, 1868. With address by 
Bryant; Studies in Bryant, by Joseph Alden. New York, 1876. First Edition. 
With introduction by Bryant. 


116. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] PORTER (JACOB). Poems, by Jacob Porter. 
— 8vo, original wrappers, uncut, upper right-hand corner of leaves stained. 
SR Hartford: Printed by Peter B. Gleason and Co., 1818 

First EpITIon. Interesting, as containing one of the earliest appreciations of 
Bryant, the first poem being ‘‘To William Cullen Bryant, Great Barrington. Pan- 


toosuk, February 24, 1817.” 

Accompanying the above is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, 
—‘‘The Author of these poems was unquestionably an intimate friend of Bryant's as 
he speaks of him in the poem as ‘Cullen’ his family name. The Introductory poems 
signed ‘Ruricola' may be by Bryant. Who can tell?”’ : 


117. [BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN).] WILSON (JAMES GRANT). Bryant and His 
. Friends. Some Reminiscences of the Knickerbocker Writers. Numerous 
a: portraits. 4to, cloth, gilt top, uncut. New York, 1886 


LarGE PAPER Copy. Number 118 of 195 copies printed. 


118. Bryant (WiLL1AM CULLEN). The Bryant Centennial; A Book about a 
a Day. 1794-1894. Portrait. 16mo, original boards, cloth backs, uncut. 
/, Galesburg, Ill., 1894 

ONLY 250 CoplEs PRINTED, each signed by the Poet’s Brother, John Howard 
Bryant. Original tributes by Eugene Field, John Howard Bryant, George W. 
Cable, Parke Godwin, and others. 


119. BryANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Chronologies of the Life and Writings of 
_— William Cullen Bryant, With a Bibliography of His Works in Prose and 

A Verse, Compiled by Henry C. Sturges, To which is Prefixed a Memoir 
of the Poet by Richard Henry Stoddard. Frontispiece. 8vo, boards, 
vellum back and corners, gilt top, uncut. New York, 1903 


120. BRYANT (WILLIAM CULLEN). Books and pamphlets on the life of William 
~ Cullen Bryant. Together, *& vols. 8vo to 16mo, original cloth and 

4 wrappers. lo New York, etc., 1875-1894 
Comprises:—Bryant Centennial, Cummington, August the Sixteenth, 1894. 
Illustrated. 8vo, original cloth. Springfield, Mass. [1894]. 2 copies. With letter 

by Holmes; The Bryant Celebration by the Chicago Literary Club. Nov. 3rd, 1874. 

8vo, original wrappers. Chicago, 1875, contains an early poem by Bryant, hare 

first published; also a letter from Bryant; In Memory of William Cullen Bryant. 8vo, 

original wrappers. New York, 1878. Contains articles by Stedman and Stoddard 
[Continued 


First Sesston, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


[No. 120. Bryant (W. C.)—Continued] 


and several of Bryant's early poems; Memorial Meeting. William Cullen Bryant. 
The Century. November 12, 1878. 8vo, original wrappers. New York [1878]. 
Contains the poem ‘‘The Death of Bryant,’ by Stedman; WATERSTON (ROBERT C.). 
Tribute to William Cullen Bryant, at the Meeting of the Massachusetts Historical 
Society, June 13, 1878. Boston, 1878. Contains Bryant's last address; The Bryant 
Memorial Meeting of the Goethe Club of the City of New York, Wednesday, Oc- 
tober 30th, 1878. Portrait. 8vo, original wrappers. N. Y. 1879; To William 
Cullen Bryant, at Eighty Years, from his Friends and Countrymen. 8vo, original 
wrappers, uncut. New York, 1876; Curtis (G. W.). The Life, Character and 
Writings of W. C. Bryant. Address, New York Historical Society, Dec. 30, 1878. 
16mo, original cloth. New York [1879]; BIGELOW (JOHN), William C. Bryant. 
Frontispiece. 12mo, original cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1890. First EDITION. 


BOOKS FROM BRYANT’S LIBRARY 


121, Bryant’s Copy. LaLtemant (MM.)J Dictionnaire fUniversel, Francois 
Latin. Thick 8vo, vellum. Paris, 1811 


5 aes WILLIAM CULLEN BrRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature, in ink, on title- 

page reading,—'W. C. Bryant. 1863.” 

This copy before it came into the possession of Mr. Bryant, belonged to Robert 
C. Sands who was the founder of the ‘‘Atlantic Magazine,’’ which he edited in co- 
operation with William Cullen Bryant until 1827, and his Autograph Signature ap- 
pears on the half-title,—‘‘Robert C. Sands. 1815.’ Also contains Sands’ fine 
bookplate, which is pasted on the inside of the front cover. 

The volume is curiously bound with an old French vellum manuscript. 


122. BRYANT’s CopiEs. Pinnock’s Catechisms. A Catechism of Arithmetic, 
2. and A Catechism of Morality. Together, 2 vols. 16mo, contemporary 
half calf, worn. London, 1822-1823 
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature and date, 1833, in 

each volume. 


123. BRYANT’s Copy. BARRINGTON (SIR JONAH). Personal Sketches of His 
Own Times. 2 vols. 12mo, original boards, cloth backs, paper labels, 

7a uncut, worn, contents stained. New York, 1828 
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature in each volume 


124. Bryant’s Copy. LE BRETHON (J. J. P.). Guide to the French Language, 
— Especially Devised for Persons who Wish to Study the Elements of That 
u Language, without the Assistance of a Teacher. 8vo, original cloth, 
paper label. London, 1829 
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature on front end- 

paper. 


125. Bryant’s Copy. The Poetical Works of Coleridge, Shelley, and Keats. 
yey Complete in one volume. Engraved frontispiece containing portraits. 8vo, 
]"].~ full sheep, rubbed. Philadelphia, 1836 


WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his Autograph Signature appearing twice 
on the fly-leaf,—(1) ‘““W. C. Bryant,” in pencil, (2) “Wm. C. Bryant,”’ in ink. 


126. BRYANT’s Copy. FurNEss (W. H.). Remarks on the Four Gospels. 12mo, 


i original cloth. Philadelphia, 1836 
é WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his Autograph Signature, in ink, on fly- 
leaf. 


127. Bryant’s Copies. Scott (Str WALTER). Poetical Works. Minstrelsy of 
the Scottish Border, 2 vols. in 1; Lady of the Lake, etc. Sir Tristram and 
ai Dramatic Pieces. 3 vols. 8vo, half morocco. Paris, 1838 
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature and date, 1852 

in each volume. 


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128. BrYANT’s Copy. CORNWALL (BARRY). English Songs. 12mo, original cloth, 
_ paper label, worn. Boston, 1844 


/ 0. WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature and date, 1850, 
written on end-paper and title-page. Mrs. Bryant has also written her husband’s 


name on the end-paper. 


129. Bryant’s Copy. Howitt (WILLIAM). Homes and Haunts of the Most 
~ Eminent British Poets. With vignette illustrations. 2 vols. 12mo, original 
6: cloth. New York, 1847 


WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his Autograph Signature ‘““W. C. Bry- 
ant” in pencil, on the title-page of Vol. 1, and his initials, “W. C. B.”’ in his auto- 
graph, in pencil on the half-title of Vol. 2. 


130. Bryant’s Copy. The Artist’s Married Life; Being that of Albert Diirer. 

ie Translated from the German of Leopold Schefer, by Mrs. J. R. Stodart. 

’ 12mo, original cloth, gilt edges. Boston, 1849 
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’'S Copy, with his autograph signature on title-page. 


131. Bryant’s Copy. Bryant (WILLIAM CULLEN). Poems. Collected and 
Arranged by the Author. With an Introductory Essay, on the Genius 
Ky = and Writings of the Author, by George Gilfillan. 16mo, original cloth, 
gilt edges. Liverpool, 1850. Bryant’s Copy, with Presentation Inscrip- 
tion to him from the Publishers on half-title, and his Autograph Signature 
on title-page; [ALtso] Bryant (JoHN HowarpD). Poems. 12mo, original 
cloth. New York, 1855. SUPERB Copy OF THE First EDITION. To- 
gether, 2 vols. Liverpool and New York, 1850-1855 


132. Bryant’s Copy. [COOPER (Miss).] Rural Hours. By a Lady. 12mo, 
Ss. ~ original cloth. New York, 1850 
e 


Frrst EDITION. WILLIAM CULLEN BrRYANT’S Copy, with his Autograph Signa- 
ture, IN FuLL, (rare thus) in ink, on fly-leaf,—‘‘ William Cullen Bryant.”’ 


133. Bryant’s Copy. MITFORD (Mary R.). Recollections of a Literary Life, or, 
b w» Books, Paces, and People. 12mo, original cloth. New York, 1852 


WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his Autograph Signature, in pencil on 
the fly-leaf; and his wife’s Autograph Signature “‘F. F. Bryant,’ on title-page. 


134. Bryant’s Copy. Manuel du Voyager en Suisse. Illustrated. Thick 16mo, 

ge original cloth. Paris, 1853 

/ ones WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature and date, 1857, 
on title-page. 


135. Bryant’s Copy. Homes of American Statesmen: With Anecdotal, Personal, 
— and Descriptive Sketches. By Various Writers. Portratis and views. 
4. 8vo, cloth, gilt top. New York, 1854 
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his Autograph Signature, in ink, on the 
fly-leaf,—‘W. C. Bryant. Dec. 1853.” 


136. Bryant’s Copy. SmiTH (Rev. SypNEy). Works. 3 vols. 12mo, original 
S, = cloth, uncut. London, 1854 
. WILLIAM CULLEN BrYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature and date, 1855 

in each volume. 


137. BrYyANT’s Copy. SmiTH (WILLIAM). A History of Greece, From the Earliest 


iss Times to the Roman Conquest. Jllustrated. 12mo, original cloth. 
3 New York, 1854 


WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature (in pencil) on 
front end-paper. 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


138. BryaNt’s Copy. WaLpoLe (Horace). The Castle of Otranto: A Gothic 


— story. 12mo0, original cloth. Philadelphia, 1854 
Vf WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature, in pencil, on 
title-page. 


139. Bryant’s Copy. BRYANT (JOHN Howarp). Poems. 12mo, original cloth. 
New York, 1855 


-_ 
a: WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature on title-page. 
The author of the poems was W. C. Bryant's brother. 


140. Bryant’s Copy. TENNYSON (ALFRED, LorD). Poetical Works. Frontis- 
~ piece. 18mo, original cloth, gilt edges. Boston, 1856 
° WILLIAM CULLEN BrRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature on title-page. 


141. BryAnt’s Copy. THACKERAY (WILLIAM MAKEPEACE). Ballads. 12mo, 


~ original cloth, uncut. Boston, 1856 
{3., WILLIAM CULLEN BryANT’s Copy, with his autograph signature and date, 1856, 
on end-paper. 


142. Bryant’s Copy. MEREDITH (OWEN). Poems. 18mo, original cloth, gilt 
S- edges. Boston, 1859 


WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature on title-page. 


143. BRYANT’s Copy. STANLEY (ARTHUR PENRHYN). Life and Correspondence 
Y- of Thomas Arnold, D.D. 2 vols. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1860 


WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature written twice in 
each volume. 


144. Bryant’s Copy. LIvERMORE (GEORGE). The Soldier’s Pocket Bible. An 
=e Exact Reprint of the Original Edition of 1643, With a Prefatory Note, by 
a § George Livermore. 16mo, original leather binding, gilt edges. 
Cambridge: Printed for Private Distribution, 1861 
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, bearing presentation inscription to him from 
the editor, and, on title-page, inscription in his handwriting,—‘‘W. C. Bryant, from 
Mr. Livermore." 


145. Bryant’s Copy. Ramsay (E. B.). Reminiscences of Scottish Life and 
~ Character. 12mo, original cloth, uncut. Boston, 1861 
WILLIAM CULLEN BrYANT’s Copy, with his autograph signature on title-page. 


146. BRYANT’s Copy. BROWNING (ELIZABETH BARRETT). Last Poems by Eliza- 
— beth Barrett Browning. With a Memorial, by Theodore Tilton. 12mo, 
/6; original cloth. New York, 1862 


WILL1AM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy with his Autograph Signature and date on 
title-page,—'' Wm. C. Bryant, 1862.” ’ 

This isan Autograph Presentation Copy from the author of the Memorial, which 
precedes the Poems, to William C. Bryant, with his autograph inscription, in ink, 
on fly-leaf, reading, ‘‘To William Cullen Bryant, from Theodore Tilton. April 5, 


P1862." 


147. Bryant’s Copy. In the Woods with Bryant, Longfellow and Halleck. 
Illustrated. Small 4to, original morocco, gilt and blind stamped, gilt 
g ™ edges. New York, 1863 
y WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature and date, 1863 

on title-page. 


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148. Bryant’s Copy. HILLARD (GEORGE STILLMAN). Six Months in Italy 
2 vols. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1864 


9 FS WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature and date, 1864 
in each volume. 


149. Bryant’s Copy. McGitcurist (JOHN). Richard Cobden, The Apostle of 
50 Free Trade. Frontispiece. 16mo, original cloth. New York, 1865 


a = WILLIAM CULLEN BryANT’s Copy, with his autograph signature and date, 1865, 
on title-page. 


150. Bryant’s Copy. Banquet to Senor Matia Romero, Envoy Extraordinary 
. and Minister Plenipotentiary from Mexico to the United States, by the 

&, Citizens of New York. October 2nd, 1867. Royal 8vo, cloth. 
New York, 1867 


WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy with his autograph signature, in ink, on fly- 
leaf, reading, ‘“‘W. C. Bryant, December, 1867.’ Contains the ‘‘Toast”’ rendered 
by Bryant at the Dinner. This volume was privately printed. 


151. Bryant’s Copy. Leavitt (JosHua). An Essay on the Best Way of Develop- 
5D ing Improved Political and Commercial Relations between Great Britain 
/ = and the United States of America. 12mo, wrappers. London, 1869 


WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his Autograph Signature, in ink, on the 
front wrapper, reading, ‘‘Wm.C. Bryant, April 18609.” 


152. BryAnt’s Copy. SHAKESPEARE. Ward's Statue in Central Park, N. Y. 


Plates. Folio, wrappers, back-strip slightly frayed. New York,1873 
vA | ] a WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy. ONLY 50 COPIES PRIVATELY PRINTED, THE 
PRESENT Copy BEING ONE OF 12 COPIES PRINTED IN FOLio. ‘This copy was pre- 


sented to Bryant by T. H. Morrell, the publisher of the volume, and the inscription 
on the half-title reads,—‘' W. C. Bryant, Esq. with regards & best wishes of T, H. 


Morrell. N.Y. May 28, 1873." 
Contains Oration by William Cullen Bryant, Poems by R..H. Stoddard, Bayard 


Taylor and others. 
Laid in, is a Memorandum in the Autograph of Mr. Wakeman, which reads in 


part,—‘‘ There were only 50 copies privately printed of which 12 were folio—this is 
one of them. Not in any of the famous collections of first eds. that have been dispersed.” 


153. BryANT’s Copy. SOMERVILLE (MarTHA). Personal Recollection, from 
~ Early Life to Old Age of Mary Somerville. With Selections from her 
4, Correspondence. Portrait. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1874 


WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his Autograph Signature, in ink, on the 
title-page, ‘‘Wm.C. Bryant, 1874.” 


154. Bryant’s Copy. TURNER (Mrs. CorDELIA Harris). The Floral Kingdom, 
its History, Sentiment and Poetry. With an Autograph Letter and 

bf * Introductory Poems by William Cullen Bryant, and a Practical Treatise 
* for Amateurs on the Cultivation and Analysis of Plants. 4to, full red 


morocco, stamped in gilt, solid gilt edges. Chicago, 1877 
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy. Tipped in, is a slip with a Presentation 
Inscription from the publisher, reading,—‘‘ To Wm. C. Bryant Esq. with compliments 


of Moses Warren.” 
Laid in is a Memorandum in the Autograph of Mr. Wakeman, which reads,— 


“With facsimile letter and poem now first printed. It was collected afterwards among 
the ‘unpublished or uncollected Poems’ under the title ‘The Mystery of Flowers.’ This 
is a scarce Bryant first ed. and seems to be unknown to Sturges & Foley, and was not 
included in the Chamberlain or other collections of first eds. that have been dispersed. 
In fact it is the only copy I ever saw.”’ 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


155. Bryant’s Copy. SADLER (P.). Nouveau Dictionnaire Portatif Anglais- 
. Francais et Francais-Anglais. Thick I2mo, original cloth. Paris, no date, 


e WILLIAM CULLEN BrYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature and date, “* Paris 
1866,’’ on title-page and fly-leaf. 


RALPH WALDO EMERSON 


Numbers 156 to 260, inclusive 
AUTOGRAPH LETTER WRITTEN BY EMERSON AT EIGHTEEN 


156. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Autograph Letter Signed, ‘‘ Ralph W. Emercon.”’ 
Ip. 4to, Boston, January 1, 1821. To John Sales Esq. Matted, in black 
40.- wooden frame 11 by 9g inches. 

Pasted in lower part of the letter is a typewritten inscription reading,—‘‘ This 
letter was written by Emerson at the age of eighteen. He wasa student at Harvard 
College.”’ 

The letter reads in part,—‘‘I wished to avoid giving Deacon Merrill further trouble 
on my account & have not carried him the Order for the rent of the ground at Pullen 
Point. It would much oblige us if you would call at my mother’s, No 24 Franklin 
Place, when you are in Boston as it is but a few minutes walk from State St., & the 
order shall be ready. .. .”’ 


ISSUED WHEN EMERSON WAS ONLY 18 YEARS OF AGE 


157. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Order of Exercises for Commencement, Har- 
vard University, 1821. Leaflet, 4 pp. 4to. [Cambridge, 1821] 

a= Emerson, with two others, is listed to take part in a soliloquy ‘‘A Conference 
[&c.]. Alongside of Emerson’s name one of the hearers has labeled Emerson's 
work as ‘‘Schoolboy.'’ Emerson at the time was only 18 years of age, and graduated 
in this class of 1821. Emerson at the time expected permission to recite an original 
poem, but was given the part in the soliloquy, which so disgusted him that he took 
no pains to commit his part to memory, and had to be greatly prompted before 
finishing. Hence the pencil annotation by one of the listeners calling his work 
** Schoolboy.”’ 


158. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). The Offering for 1829. Plate. Cambridge, 
1829. 16mo, original cloth, gilt edges, buckram wrappers. Enclosed in 
4 0- olive green crushed French levant morocco solander case, BY CURTIS 
WALTERS; The Radical. August, 1871. Boston, 1871. 8vo, wrappers, 

uncut. Containing Emerson’s poem, ‘‘ Fame.’ Together, 2 pieces. 
Cambridge and Boston, 1829-1871 
This poem, ‘‘Fame,’’ contained in ‘‘ The Offering for 1829’’ was the FIRST WorRK 
. OF EMERSON TO APPEAR IN PRINT. He did not reproduce it in any of his volumes, 
and it was quite forgotten until it appeared in ‘‘The Radical,’’ in 1871. ‘‘The 
Offering’’ also contains the poem ‘‘William Rufus and the Jew,” and a prose sketch, 

-“‘An Extract from Unpublisheed Travels in the East,’’ by Emerson. 

Inserted are two lengthy letters by Mr. P. K. Foley, commenting on various 
first editions of American authors, with particular notes on the above items. In 
one of his letters he says that he knows of but one copy of this very rare item, other 
than the above, and again that ‘‘it is the only annual ever issued in Cambridge. 

. Its only claim to consideration was the supposition that it contained Emerson's © 
first printed compositions.” 


159. EMERSON (RALPH WaLpDo). A Sermon. Delivered at the ordination of 
Hersey Bradford Goodwin as Colleague Pastor with Ezra Ripley, D.D., 
4 0,~ of the Congregational Church and Society in Concord, Mass. Feb. 17, 


1830. 8vo, original wrappers, uncut, foxed. Concord, 1830 
CONTAINS “ RIGHT HAND OF FELLOWSHIP,’’ by Rev. Ralph Waldo Emerson. 
Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading, ‘‘This pamphlet is 


so rare that Mr. Arnold remarks, in his preface, ‘that few collectors have ever seen the 
pamphlet.’ He was only able to secure a copy without covers. I can learn of only 
three or four copies in existence. Laid in is a programme of the services. I have never 
seen another copy.”’ 


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AUTOGRAPH LETTERS, PRESUMABLY UNPUBLISHED, FROM EMERSON 


TO HIS PUPIL, BENJAMIN P. HUNT, 1830-1857 


160. EMERSON (RALPH WaLDo). A collection of 4 Autograph Letters Signed, 


““R. Waldo Emerson,” and ‘‘R. W. Emerson,” 8vo, and 4to, about 15 pp. 


60 — collectively. From Boston and Concord, ranging in dates from 1830-1857. 


All addressed to Benjamin Peter Hunt; [Atso] Autograph Receipted Bill, 
Ip. oblong 4to, Chelmsford, December 31, 1825; Autograph Document 
of Agreement Signed, ‘Bn. P. Hunt,” countersigned, “FE. Littell.” Ip. 
4to, Philadelphia, Sept. 20th, 1841. Typewritten transcripts of all con- 
tents laid in. Enclosed in light green cloth folder, gilt lettered title. 


Together, 6 pieces. 

A Most REMARKABLE AND IMPORTANT COLLECTION, OF THE GREATEST INTER- 
EST. These letters from Emerson to his pupil Benjamin Peter Hunt are presum- 
ably unpublished, and apparently constitute the entire correspondence from the 
Master to his scholar. 

They comprise: (1) Bill, receipted, for tuition of his brother, to Sam. C. Hunt. 
(‘‘14 weeks at 40 cts. per. week—$5. 60.’’) 

(2) Letter dated 1830 to his student of 1825, relating to “that small class of persons 
who love goodness && truth for their beauty. . . .”’ 

(3) 1835, referring almost wholly to Carlyle’s ‘‘Sartor Resartus’’ which Emerson 
edited and published in 1836. 

(4) 1843, relating to his students, literary work and an article which had recently 
appeared in the Dial, of which “‘my neighbor Mr. Hawthorne, a better critic than 
he is an author" thought highly—also interesting allusions to the Dial, its writers, 
readers, circulation, etc. 

(5) 1857, refers to literary works. 

(6) Articles of Agreement between E. Littell and B. Hunt concerning the latter’s 
services as writer for The Museum. 


161. Emerson (RALPH WALDO). Folio Note Book in which Emerson started 


pes 


to keep an Index of Interesting subjects about which he read, arranged 
alphabetically. Numerous pages with a note or two in ink, many others 
blank. Folio, marbled covers. 


With Emerson's Autograph Signature on the front cover,—'‘R. W. Emerson.” 
Ajso lettered ‘‘Contents.'’ Early example of Emersoniana. 


EMERSON’S FIRST SEPARATELY PUBLISHED WORK: WITH TWO 


162: 


UY 10> 


A. L. S. BY EMERSON RELATING TO THE SUBJECT 


EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Letter from the Rev. R. W. Emerson to the 


Second Church and Society. 8pp. 16mo, leaflet, newly bound in half 
brown morocco, gilt. Laid in green levant book-shaped case, elaborately 
gold tooled back, gilt framework on sides, with gilt medallion in center, 
gilt edges, wide inside levant borders, gilt tooled, silk doublures and fly- 
leaves, gilt edges. This again enclosed in full green levant solander case, 
BY BRADSTREET’S. Boston: I. R. Butts [1832] 


FINE Copy OF THE EXCESSIVELY RARE FIRST EDITION OF EMEKSON’S FIRST 
SEPARATE PUBLICATION. It is believed there are not more than three or four 


copies in existence. ‘‘Only two of Emerson’s pulpit Discourses have been printed.” 
CABOT. 
Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—"' This little book is 


so scarce that few collectors have even heard of it, and I know of but two other copies. 
“It is the first Emerson publication, and bears his name, while ‘ Nature,’ published 
four years later, appeared anonymously. In some respects, it is the most am portant 
document he ever penned, it being the parting of the ways,—his valedictory to his con- 
gregation on deciding to relinquish the Ministry and devote himself to other pursuits. 
It transcends all of his other writings in personal interest, and tts extreme rarity makes 
it one of the most desirable items in this collection. It was issued without wrappers.” 
Accompanying the above are two important Autograph Letters Signed, from 
Emerson to the Rev. Charles Brooks, each one-page 4to, and dated August 8, 1832 
and August 14, 1832 respectively. The Rev. Charles Brooks to whom the letters 
are addressed was pastor of the Third Congregational Church of Hingham, Mass. 
[Continued 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


[No. 162. Emerson (R. W.)—Continued] 
LETTER 


FROM THE 


REV. R. W. EMERSON, 


TO THE 


SECOND CHURCH AND SOCIETY. 


BOSTON: 
PRINTED BY J. R. BUTTS. 


where he officiated for eighteen years. A memorandum in the autograph of Mr. 
Wakeman, written on the outside of the folder containing these letters, reads,— 
“Concerning Emerson's views regarding the Lord’s Supper, and the communion service. 
These views led to his resignation as minister of The Second Church at Bosion. These 
two leiters in connection with the printed letier of resignation are of superlative tmpor- 
tance as they mark the turning point in Emerson’s life. They were written in August 
1832 and the next month he resigned his charge. He could not trust himself to read his 
resignation personally but had it printed for distribution to the congregation.” 

THESE Two LETTERS CLEARLY SHOW EMERSON’S FIRMNESS IN HIs VIEWS RE- 
SPECTING THE LORD’S SUPPER AND THE COMMUNION SERVICE, AND HIs WILLING- 
NESS TO HAVE THE REv. CHARLES BROOKS TAKE HIS PULPIT ON THE LAST SAB- 
BATH OF THE MONTH IN ORDER THAT HE WOULD NOT BE COMPELLED TO ADMIN- 
ISTER THE COMMUNION, Mr. Brooks HAVING OFFERED TO Do THIS FOR HIM. 
Portions of each letter are quoted below:— 

(1) On August 8th he writes,—‘‘I am obliged to you for your friendly offer of an 
exchange on the last Sabbath of this month, but I cannot give you a decided answer. 
I am at present sick, though I hope recovering, & may not be able to preach next Sunday. 
Should I preach, I mean to inform my people that on the following Sunday I shall 
give them a full account of my views respecting the Lord's Supper. It may then be 
necessary for them to take some order on the Subject, & meantime I shall not wish to 
administer the ordinance. Our communion is on the last Sabbath, so that I may be 
very glad of your aid by exchange on that day. Still, as the occasion is a critical one. . . 2 

(2) On August 14 he writes,—‘‘I shall be very glad to exchange with you Sunday 
after next, the last in the month. I did not preach last Sabbath, & though I propose 
to preach next Sabbath, I shall not have an opportunity to come to the explanation I 
alluded to in my last, until September. In the existing circumstances it will not sur- 
prise any one that I should not be at home on the next communion day. So if you will 
come to administer the ordinance for me, I shall be much your debtor. . . .” 


[See Reproduction of Title-page] 


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163. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Broadside of American Institute of Instruction. 
3- The Sixth Annual Meeting. Held at Representative’s Hall, Boston, 
© 20th of August [1832]. With notice of an Address by Rev. R. W. Emerson 

of Concord, Mass. on “The Best Mode of Inspiring a correct taste in 
English Literature.” Boston [1832] 


INSCRIBED COPY: WITH A. L. S. AND “ORDER OF EXERCISE” LAID IN 


164. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). A Historical Discourse, delivered before the 
Citizens of Concord, 12th September, 1835, on the Second Centennial 
a) 92 Anniversary of the Incorporation of the Town. 8vo, original wrappers, 


uncut. Concord, 1835 
FINE Copy. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Emerson: 
on front wrapper, reading,—‘‘Rev. A. Young, from his friend, R. W. Emerson." 


Laid in is the ‘“‘Order of Exercise,’’ and a one-page 4to autograph letter signed, 
““R. Waldo Emerson” (an unusual form‘of signature), regarding this discourse. 
Also laid in is note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading, ‘‘Emerson has cor- 
vected the text on the first and twenty-sixth pages. The Order of Exercise is laid in. 
I have never seen another copy of this.” 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY FROM EMERSON: FIRST EDITION 
IN BROWN CLOTH 


165. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Nature. 12mo, original brown cloth. Some- 
- What stained. Boston, 1836 


¢ First EDITION. PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Emerson, on title- 
page, reading,—‘‘ Mary Kupell, from her friend, R. W. E.., Concord. Nov. 1841." 
Under this is written, in an unknown hand, ‘‘to Ellen Waters.” 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY FROM THOREAU: FIRST EDITION IN 
MAROON CLOTH 


166. EMERSON (RALPH WaLpo).] Nature. 12mo, original maroon cloth. En- 
closed in full plum-colored morocco book-shaped case, gilt back, gilt lines 
| 6 rN . on sides, silk doublures. Boston, 1836 
» A SupPERB Copy OF THE FIRST EDITION. 
_ It is interesting to note that there were 3 different cloth covers used in the bind- 
ing of this (the first) edition—and still more interesting to note that all three are 
present in this collection. 


PRESENTATION Copy FROM Henry D. THOREAU, with inscription, on front fly- 
leaf, in his handwriting, (in pencil), reading,— 4 
46 To 
William Allen 
from his friend and classmate 
D. H. Thoreau. 
‘I long hae thought, my youthfu' friend, 
‘A something to have sent you, 
‘Tho’ it should serve nae other end, 
‘Than just a kind memento! 
‘But how the subject-theme may gang 
“Ane hardly can determine; 
‘I’m sure its not an empty sang, 
‘Nor yet is it a sermon, 
True it is neither a sang nor a sermon, but the author has evidently hit upon that happy 
medium, that pleasant debateable ground, Nature, into which the former makes fre- 
quent irruptions, without ever settling down upon it in good earnest. 


June 25th, ’37”’ 


This volume was presented by Thoreau to Allen, who was his friend and class- 
mate at Harvard, at the time of their graduation in 1837. Thoreau’s name was 
given ‘‘David Henry,” afterwards changed by him to ‘‘Henry David.” 


167. EMERSON (RALPH WaLpDo). Nature. 12mo, original blue cloth. 


= Boston, 1836 
/ 4 be FIRST EDITION. 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


168. [EMERSON (RALPH WALDO).] [CARLYLE (THomAs).] Sartor Resartus. In 

5- Three Books. [Edited by Emerson, who also wrote the Preface.] 12mo, 

Qa. original cloth. Boston, 1836 
FINE Copy OF THE FIRST EDITION WITH EMERSON’S PREFACE. 


169. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). An Oration delivered before the Phi Beta 

5:7 Kappa Society, at Cambridge, August 31, 1837. 8vo, original wrappers. 

¢ Enclosed in cloth protection covers. Light fox-marks. Boston, 1837 
FIRST EDITION. 


170. EMERSON (RALPH WALpDo). An Address Delivered before the Senior Class 
50 in Divinity College, Cambridge, Sunday Evening, 15 July, 1838. 8vo 
[2 % original wrappers. Enclosed in cloth protection folder. Boston, 1838 


First Epition. JOHN S. Dwicut’s Copy, with his autograph signature on front 
wrapper. Dwight was a distinguished musical author and critic and contributed 
to Lowell’s short-lived Pioneer. He was also one of the Brook Farm Community. 


171. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). An Oration delivered before the Literary 
Societies of Dartmouth College, July 24, 1838. 8vo, ORIGINAL WRAPPERS. 
/ <¥ = Enclosed in cloth protection covers. Boston, 1838 


FINE Copy OF THE SCARCE FIRST EDITION. 

Inserted is an extremely interesting one-page AUTOGRAPH LETTER signed by 
Emerson, dated 14 August, 1838, to Little and Brown, THE PUBLISHERS OF THIS 
PAMPHLET, REGARDING SAME, reading, in part,—‘‘ Why do you send me no proof- 
sheets? I sent you last Thursday or Friday the first part of my Ms. Oration, and 
yesterday morning, a second part... . I trust you have received these pacquets. I 
wish the printing to go on immediately, that the pamphlet may be out before Commence- 
ment.” 


PRINTED PROSPECTUS; ADDRESSED IN EMERSON’S HAND; 
PROBABLY UNIQUE 


172. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Printed Prospectus soliciting subscribers to 
his edition of Carlyle’s Miscellaneous Writings. 1p. 4to. Addressed, on 
Ane reverse, in Emerson’s handwriting, ‘‘ Mr. Frederic Henry Hedge, Bangor, 


Maine.” Concord, 1838 

On the envelope containing this rare item, is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s hand- 
writing, ‘““Only copy known to me.’’ ‘*So far as I know, this is unique.’’—C. E. 
GOODSPEED. 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY BY EMERSON 


173. [EMERSON (RALPH WALDO).] CARLYLE (THOMAS). Essays. Critical and 
Miscellaneous. 2 vols. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1838 


70 o First EDITION WITH INTRODUCTION BY EMERSON. 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Emerson, on front end- 
paper, reading,‘ Rev. Dr. Palfrey, with the Respects of R. W. Emerson." 


174. [EMERSON (RALPH WALDO).] CARLYLE (THOMAS). Critical and Miscel- 

~ Janeous Essays. [With Introduction by Emerson.] 4 vols. 12mo, original 

[0. cloth. Boston, 1838-1839 
VERY FINE Copy. 


175. [EMERSON (RALPH WALDO).] The Western Messenger. Vol. VI, No. IV. 
8vo, original paper covers, as issued. Louisville, 1839 


3 ae Laid in is a memorandum in the Autograph of Mr. Wakeman, reading,—" Con- 
® ducted by Emerson's friend James Freeman Clarke. The two poems ‘The Bumble 
Bee’ and ‘Each in All’ by Emerson were first printed here. In the collected works 

they are considerably changed and the title of the latter is altered to ‘Each and All.'"' 


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EXCEPTIONALLY TALL COPY, WITH DIFFERENT COVER DESIGN 
FROM THE COPY WHICH FOLLOWS THIS 


176. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Essays. 12mo, original cloth, very slightly 
worn. Boston, 1841 


ers First Epition. This volume is one-quarter of an inch TALLER THAN THE FOL- 
LOWING Copy, and the designs stamped on the covers of the two books differ from 
one another. The late owner was unable to determine which is the earlier issue. 


177. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Essays. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1841 


30.- First EDITION. 


178. EMERSON (RaLPpH WALDO). Essays. With Preface by Thomas Carlyle. 
12mo, original cloth, uncut. ; London, 1841 


ee 
¢ 8 First ENGLISH EDITION OF EMERSON’S ESSAYS, AND FIRST EDITION WITH THE 
PREFACE BY CARLYLE. 


179. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). The Method of Nature. An oration delivered 
_. before the Society of the Adelphi in Waterville College in Maine, August 
f » II, 1841. 8vo, original paper covers. In cloth protection folder. 
: Boston, 1841 
FINE Copy OF THE FIRST EDITION. 


180. EMERSON (RALPH Watpo). Man Thinking, an Oration, by Ralph Waldo 
_. Emerson. I2mo, stitched. Inscription on title-page (not in Emerson’s 
w. f; autograph) in ink, dated Dec. 29th, 1843. London [1843] 


Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—“‘ Foley gives date as 
1844, but inscription is dated 1843. This is the ‘An Oration delivered before the Phi 


Beta Kappa Society.’ Cambridge, Toa 


181. [EMERSON (RALPH WALDO).] CARLYLE (THomas). Past and Present. 
Sc [Edited with a Short Notice by R. W. Emerson.] 12mo, original boards, 
¢ paper label. Boston, 1843 


First Epit10on. FINE Copy. VERY SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION. 


182. Emerson (RALPH WaLDO). The Young American. A Lecture read before 
the Mercantile Library Association, in Boston, at the Odeon, Wednesday, 

. February 7, 1844. 8vo, stitched. In cloth protection folder. 
London, 1844 


Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘I have only heard 
of one other copy—a cut down one.” 


183. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Essays: Second Series. 12mo, original cloth, 
text somewhat foxed. Boston, 1844 


dt a First EpItIon. PRESENTATION Copy FROM THE AUTHOR with his Autograph 
Inscription on fly-leaf, ‘‘Sarah Clarke from her friend. R.W.E. Concord, 15 Oct. 


1844.’ 


184. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Essays. Second Series. [Preface by T. Carlyle.] 


12mo, original cloth, top edges uncut. London, 1844 
j a First ENGLISH EDITION AUTHORIZED BY EMERSON. Catholic Series. Inserted 
: is a pencil note in Mr. Wakeman’s autograph reading, “Fine copy, scarce. Car- 


lyle’s Preface has not been reprinted.” 


Furst Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


185. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). An Address delivered in the Court-House in 
>». Concord, Massachusetts, on Ist August, 1844, on the Anniversary of the 
3. Emancipation of the Negroes in the British West Indies. 8vo, original 
paper covers. In cloth protection folder. Boston, 1844 

FINE Copy OF THE FIRST EDITION. 


186. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Essays. Second Series. 12mo, original wrap- 
a, _. pers, uncut. Boston, 1845 
+) 


Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading: “This copy is simply 
made up of the sheets of the first issue—only the date on the title-page being changed. 
It is a very scarce book in this form.” 


187. [EMERSON (RALPH WALDo).] Our Pastor’s Offering. A Compilation from 
~— the writings of the Pastors of the Second Church. 12mo, original boards, 
a: paper label. Boston, 1845 


First EDITION. In the very finest condition possible. 
Contains three poems, ‘‘The Last Farewell,’ ‘‘Woodnotes,’’ and ‘‘My Thoughts,” 
by Emerson. 


188. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). The Diadem for 1846, and for 1847. With 
_ 20 mezzotints (10 in each volume) by Sartain. 2 vols. 4to, cloth. 
ban Be Philadelphia, 1846-1847 


The first mentioned contains three poems by Emerson: ‘‘Loss and Gain,’”’ “‘A 
Fable,’’ and ‘“‘The Forerunners;’’ The second mentioned contains the poem, ‘‘ The 
World Soul,’’ by Emerson. 


PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED, TO H. G. O. BLAKE 


189. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Essays. First Series. New Edition. 12mo, 
y . Original cloth. Boston, 1847 


0, This was the fourth American edition, and the first revised edition. 
PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR WITH HIS AUTOGRAPH INSCRIPTION, 
as follows, ‘‘H.G.O. Blake Esq. With the author’s affectionate regards. Sept. 1847.”’ 


190. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Poems. 12mo, original green cloth. 
London, 1847 


4 O- First EDITION. This edition preceded the American edition of the same year. 
b. There are many pencil and pen-and-ink notations (in another hand) throughout 
the volume, regarding which a pencil note on fly-leaf says, ‘“‘The numerous pencil 
annotations made in this book show the variations between this text and that of the Bos- 
ton edition of 1847. L. S. L{ivingston.]’’ A pencil note by Mr. Wakeman on a 
typewritten letter here inserted, by Mr. Livingston, says, ‘‘The poem ‘ Alphonso of 

Castila’ first appeared in this book. Note, it is not corrected by L. S. L.”’ 

This London edition was set up from manuscript furnished by Emerson. There 
are many slight variations in the text owing to the fact that the proofs were not 
revised by the author. The London edition therefore is really the first. In this 
copy the changes and additions in the Boston edition have been noted in pencil in 
the margins. , 

In the ‘‘Correspondence of Carlyle & Emerson,’’ Vol. II., pp. 119-120, under 
date of Jan. 31, 1847, Emerson writes to Carlyle: ‘‘Long before this time you ought 
to have received from John Chapman a copy of Emerson’s Poems, so-called, which 
he was directed to send you. Poor man you need not open them... . Once 
having set out to print, I obeyed the solicitations of John Chapman, of an ill-omened 
street in London, to send him the book in manuscript, for the better securing of a 
copyright. In printing them here I have corrected the most unpardonable negli- 
gences, which negligences‘must be all stereotyped under his fair London covers and 
gilt paper to the eyes of any curious London reader; from which recollection I 
strive to turn away.”’ 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


IMMACULATE COPY, WITH A. L. S. BY EMERSON RELATING TO THE 
BOOK INSERTED 


191. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Poems. 12mo, original boards, paper label. 
Boston, 1847 


; First AMERICAN EDITION. IMMACULATE Copy oF THIS RARE BOOK. With 
1a Aas 4pp. of advertisements dated Jan. 1, 1847. 

Inserted is a 3-page Autograph Letter Signed by the Author to C. E. Morse, 
Cambridge, Mass. 26 June, 1855, referring to the reprinting of the above volume 
of Poems, regarding which Mr. Wakeman, in a pencil note here included states, 
‘|. this book of poems was not reprinted until 1865.’ The letter is as follows:— 

‘‘T ought to have acknowledged your kind note sooner. I said, that I believe that 
my little volume of poems has been quite out of print, and that I charged the publishers 
not to reprint it, until I should find a few fortunate days together, which should allow 
me to rewrite it and I hope amend it. I am not quite without hope that I may yet find 
the leisure and mood for this, before you have entirely forgotten it." 


¢ 


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Crrzglaut (9s~ 


[No. 196] 


192. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Poems. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1847 


2. Rare First EpDITION.~: Fine Copy. Without the 4pp. of advertisements. In- 
44 serted is a pencil note in Mr. Wakeman’s writing, stating “‘I have never seen another 
: copy of this rare book in original cloth. Its condition is to be dilated upon.” ~ 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY OF FIRST EDITION 


193. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Poems. 12mo, original boards, paper label, 
uncut, worn and hinges splitting. Enclosed in full brown straight-grain 

nee morocco book-shaped case, gilt back, lines around sides, silk lined. 
7 ° é Boston, 1847. 
First EDITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Emerson 


on front end-paper, reading,—‘‘Mary Willoughby. With the regards of R. W: 
Emerson. 1 Jan’y. 1847.”’ 


FINE SET IN ORIGINAL WRAPPERS 


194. [EMERSON (RALPH WALDO).] Massachusetts Quarterly Review. Vols. I, 2 
and 3 (ALL PUBLISHED). 12 vols. 8vo, original wrappers, uncut. 
e: Boston, 1847-1850 


FINE SET. SCARCE IN ORIGINAL PAPER COVERS. 
Edited by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Theodore Parker and J. E. Cabot, with edi- 
torial address and other contributions by Emerson. 


WITH EMERSON’S AUTOGRAPH LIST OF ERRATA 


195. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Nature: Addresses, and Lectures. 12mo, 
original cloth. Boston and Cambridge, 1849 


Bf §0 First EDITION. With 8pp. of advertisements dated ‘‘Sept. 1849.’’ Laid inisa 
sheet in the autograph of Emerson, with the heading “ Errata in ‘ Miscellanies’ or, 
a 


WR @ 


‘Nature, Addresses & Lectures’. The printer has called attention to two changes 
to be made in dates in the volume, but has forgotten to put in his list of Errata, 
as called for by Emerson, ‘‘p. 201, 1. 15 for ‘fool of ideas’ read ‘drinker of ideas’,”’ 
and it stands uncorrected in the text. 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY TO NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 


196. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Nature; Addresses, and Lectures. 12mo, 
original cloth, somewhat worn. With 8pp. of advertisements. 


570 = Boston, 1849 


First EDITION. NOTEWORTHY PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, WITH 
His SIGNED AUTOGRAPH INSCRIPTION, TO NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE, “ Nathaniel 
Hawthorne from R. E. W. September, 1849.’ There is also THE AUTOGRAPH SIGNA- 
TURE OF JULIAN HAWTHORNE ON TITLE-PAGE AND FLY-LEAF, THE LATTER DATED, 
“England, 1876.”’ 


[See Reproduction of Inscription] 


197. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Nature: Addresses, and Lectures. 12mo, 
original cloth. Boston, 1849 


we FINE Copy OF THE FIRST EDITION. 
bs: AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Emerson, on front end- 
® paper,— Edward Bangs. With the regards of R. W. E. Sept. 1849.” 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY TO HAWTHORNE, DATED 
DECEMBER, 1849 


198. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Representative Men. Seven Lectures. I2mo, 
original cloth, back somewhat worn. Boston, 1850 


SS 
600. First EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR TO NATHANIEL Haw- 
: THORNE, with Emerson’s autograph inscription as follows, ‘‘ Nathaniel Hawthorne 
from R. W. Emerson. December, 1849.'’ It is interesting to note that the signed 
presentation inscription bears an earlier date than the imprint on title-page. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM EMERSON TO THOREAU 


199. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Representative Men, Seven Lectures. I2mo, 
original cloth. Enclosed in full green levant book-shaped case, gilt. 


0.7 Boston, 1850 
| 4 PRISTINE COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION. 

AN ASSOCIATION ITEM OF THE VERY GREATEST IMPORTANCE, bearing, on front 

end-paper, inscription by Emerson, reading,—‘‘Henry D. Thoreau, from R. W. 


Emerson, 3oth December, 1849.'’ Underneath this is written,—‘‘ F. B. Sanborn, 
from Sophia Thoreau. 1876.” 


[See Reproduction of Inscription] 


Mor, @ Florence 


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[No. 199] 


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200 ‘EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Representative Men, Seven Lectures. 12mo, 
_ original cloth. Boston, 1850 


35. First EpItIon. PRESENTATION Copy WitH AuTHor’s AUTOGRAPH INSCRIP- 
TION, ‘‘Mr. Scherb. With the author's respects. December, 1849.”" 


201. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Representative Men, Seven Lectures. 1I2mo, 
— original cloth, some pages loose. London, 1850 


- First ENGLISH EDITION, with variations from the American edition. In this 
copy the variations in the text between this and the American edition have been 
noted in pencil. = 

Inserted is a typewritten letter, signed by Mr. Luther S. Livingston, referring 
to the above volume. : 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


FINE A. L. S. FROM EMERSON TO HAWTHORNE 


202. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Autograph Letter Signed, ‘‘R. W. Emerson.” 
3pp. 12mo, Concord, December 22, 1850. To NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE. 


£0.- VERY FINE LETTER, referring to Mr. Bradburn’s problem of starting a New 
England Magazine, and mentions the names of HILDRETH, LOWELL, CABOT, 
THOREAU, PARKER and HOLMES, reading in part,—‘‘ Mr. George Bradburn, better 
known, I think in the sectarian & agitation, than in the literary world, desires to try 
his luck in following that impossible problem of a New England Magazine. As I was 
known to be vulnerable, that is credulous, on that side I was attacked lately by Hildreth 
(of U. S. History.) and urged to engage in it. I told him to go to Lowell, who had 
been for a year meditating the like project . . . if he could assure himself before he 
began, of the cooperation of Hawthorne, Cabot, Thoreau, Lowell, Parker, Holmes, & 
whatever is as good, if there be as good, he should be sure of me... .” 


203. [EMERSON (RALPH WALDO).] Memoirs of Margaret Fuller Ossoli. [Edited 
sp by J. F. Clarke, W. H. Channing, and R. W. Emerson.] 2 vols. 12mo, 
7 y= cloth. Boston, 1852 


_ First Epition. Beautiful, fresh and clean copy. With an engraved portrait 
inserted. Emerson contributed the chapters on Concord and Boston, in Vol. I, 
Pp. 199 to 351, and edited the first part of the chapter ‘‘The Wife and Mother,” 
in Vol. II. 


ONE OF THE FINEST EMERSON AUTOGRAPH LETTERS IN EXISTENCE 


204. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Autograph Letter Signed, “R. W. Emerson.” 
4pp. 8vo, Concord, August 6, 1852. To an unnamed person. 


= ‘Tuis Is ONE oF THE Most INTERESTING EMERSON LETTERS IN EXISTENCE. ‘“‘It 
95. comprises a short autobiography and refers to- writing his book ‘Nature’ in the Old 
Manse. Reference is also made to Thoreau's ‘Week’ and to Hawthorne.” Froma 

note in pencil in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman accompanying the letter. 

The letter reads in part,—‘‘. . . I was born in Boston on the spot where the First 
Church (Chauncey Place) now stands. My father was born in the ‘Old Manse,’ at 
Concord, which my grandfather built. The best part of the tract ‘Nature’ was written 
in that house, during eighteen months (in 1834-5) when I boarded with Dr. Ripley, 
and there is a reference to the hill opposite:—I hope you have seen the river and the 
village from its top... the name of Thoreau’s book, which I am scandalized that 
you have forgotten, is, ‘A Week on the Concord & Merrimack Rivers. .. . Hawthorne 
has not yet returned from his sister's funeral. . . .” 


205. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Essays. Second Series. 12mo, original cloth. 
Boston, 1844 


{[0.~ First Epition. Rare First Issue, in which pages 257-258 are omitted in the 
numbering, the text being continuous from p. 256 to p. 259. 


ONE OF TWO KNOWN COPIES: THE RAREST EMERSON ITEM 


206. EMERSON (RALPH WaLDO). BroapsipE. [Letter from Emerson to Walt 

Whitman.] Square 16mo, tipped in on a sheet. Enclosed in a full red 

130 @ straight-grain morocco solander case, with inner cloth protect ng wrapper. 
e 


[1855] 


ONE OF Two KNown Copigs. This printed letter is headed, within brackets, as 
follows,—‘‘ Copy for the convenience of private reading only.” 

Accompanying this item is a Memorandum in the Autograph of Mr. Wakeman, 
reading,—‘‘ This is the rarest of all the Emerson items. Only two examples are known 
—the other Mr. Foley informs me is in a Whitman collection. Whitman had the letter 
printed for his private use. He decorated the cover of the second edition of ‘Leaves 
of Grass’ with a quotation from this letter ‘I greet you at the beginning of a great career’ 
much to Emerson’s disgust. See Mr. Foley's letter which states that Traubel informed 
him that no copies of this broadside were found among Whitman's papers.’ Mr. 
Foley’s letter relating to this item accompanies it. 


[See Reproduction on Following Page] 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


BGopy fer the conucnsence of private veading only.) 


Concorp, Mass’tts, -21 July, 1855. 

Dear Sir, FI am not blind to the worth of the 
wonderful gift of “ Leaves or Grass.” | find it the 
most extraordinary piece of wit and wisdom that 
America has yet contributed. I am very happy in 
reading it, as great power makes us happy. It 
meets the demand I am always making of what 
seemed the sterile and stingy nature, as if too much 
handiwork, or toa much lymph in the temperament, 
were making our western wits fat and mean. 

I give you joy of your free and brave thought. I 
have great joy in it. I find incomparable things 
said incomparably well, as they must be. I find the 
courage of treatment which so delights us, and. 
which large perception only can inspire. 

I greet you at the beginning of a great career, 
which yet must have had a Jong foreground some- 
where, for sucha start, I rubbed my eyes a little, 
to see if this sunbeam were no illusion; but the 
solid sense of the bock is a sober certainty. It has 
the best merits, namely, of fortifying and en- 
couraging. 

I did not know until I last night saw the book 
advertised im a newspaper that I could trust the 
name as real and available for a post-office. I wish 
to see my benefactor, and have felt much, like 
striking my tasks and visiting New-York to pay 


you my respects. 
R. W. EMERSON, 
Warr WuHitmMan. 


[No. 206] 


WITH MSS. LEAF OF ERRATA BY EMERSON INSERTED 
207. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). English Traits. 12mo, original cloth. 


Boston, 1856 
Kear 
e First EDITION. Inserted is an ORIGINAL LEAF OF ‘‘ ERRATA” RELATING TO THE 
ABOVE VOLUME ENTIRELY IN EMERSON’S AUTOGRAPH. The corrections to which 
Emerson was drawing the publisher’s attention were not made in this edition. 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY OF FIRST EDITION 


208. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). English Traits. 12mo, original cloth. 


ee Boston, 1856 
40, First EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY WITH THE AUTHOR’S AUTOGRAPH INSCRIP- 
TION as follows, ‘‘Rev. W. R. Alger from the Author.”’ 


209. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Miscellanies; Embracing Nature, Addresses, 
— and Lectures. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1856 
je First EDITION. 


210. [EMERSON (RaLPH WaALDO).] [WHITMAN (WALT).] Leaves of Grass. [Second 
 Edition.] Portrait. 16mo, original cloth. Lacks an end-paper; writing 
ak ¢ on fly-leat. Brooklyn, 1856 


' With letter by Emerson, first appearing in book-form in this edition of “Leaves 
of Grass.’’ (See No. 206.) From the Arnold collection, with book-label. 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


211. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Autograph Letter Signed, ‘‘R. W. Emerson.” 
3pp. 8vo, Concord, April 28, 1858. To H.S. Randall Esq. 


/ — VERY INTERESTING LETTER, PRESUMABLY UBPUBLISHED. H. S. Randall wrote 
e the “Life of Jefferson”’ referred to in this letter. The letter reads in part,—‘ The 
box containing the four volumes of the ‘Documentary History of New York’ arrived 

safely . . . at my door, & has been received by Mr. Thoreau, with great thankfulness. 

... LT amvery sure he will ... give a good account of it. His study seems at present 

to be equally shared between Natural & Civil History; . .. he reads both with avkeen 

and original eye. I hear the best accounts of the ‘ Life of Jefferson’ which is attracting 


very good readers. I shall perhaps before long, have something to write you of it on my 
own study... .”" 


212. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). The Conduct of Life. 12mo, original cloth. 


Boston, 1860 

(72 First EpiTion. Inserted is a two-page Autograph Note Signed by the Author, 
dated, ‘‘Concord, 16 March, 1860.’’ To Mr. Ticknor, the Publisher, reading in 
part,’’ . .. I am sorry at not being able in these days to make out any list of ‘Con- 
tents’ that would quite cover my proposed chapters, but I decide at last, to send you the 
Jollowing; from which, however, the printed book may vary... ."’ 


COMPLETE SET IN ORIGINAL WRAPPERS 


213. [EMERSON (RALPH WALDO).] Conway (MoncurE D.—Editor). The Dial: 
A Monthly Magazine for Literature, Philosophy and Religion. 12 parts, 

| Pp. ORIGINAL PINK WRAPPERS, ALL IN FINE CONDITION with the exception 
7 of the back wrapper of the last part which has a small puncture and is 
wrinkled. Cincinnati, 1860 


COMPLETE SET OF THIS SHORT LIVED PERIODICAL. VERY RARE IN THE ORIG- 
INAL WRAPPERS AND IN SUCH FINE STATE OF PRESERVATION. ‘There arei2 quat- 
rains and an article entitled ‘‘Domestic Life’’ which were contributed by Emerson. 

Accompanying this periodical is a manuscript note in the autograph of Mr. 
Wakeman, which reads,—'‘ This short lived periodical lasted through the year 1860, 
and then passed away peacefully. The present set is complete and is in the original 
paper covers and in this state is very rare. Emerson contributed twelve quatrains 
and the article entitled ‘‘Domestic Life’’ which considerably amplified and changed 
afterwards made one of the essays in ‘Society and Solitude.’ Original appearance of 
Emerson's poems and essays.’ ° 


214. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Dwight’s Journal of Music, for Jan. roth, 1863 
and Jan. 24th, 1863. 2 numbers, unbound as issued. Boston, 1863 


ae The first number records Emerson’s recital of his ‘‘Boston Hymn,”’ and the 
second number quotes it in full, in advance of the forthcoming number of ‘‘The 
z Atlantic Monthly.” 

Accompanied by 2-page AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY EMERSON, to Mr. Dwight, 
(December 30, 1862) regarding contributions to his ‘‘Journal,’’ reading,—" At this 
hour you must certainly print the programme without my name, as I have had little 
or no good fortune. Still I flatter myself that if I should have a good sleep tonight 
(for I am a bad sieeper lately) I may even yet, at the eleventh hour, pray to be admitted. 
But it is too slight a chance to be at all waited for; and I am heartily grieved I did not 
find the part sooner.”’ 


215. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Essays. First and Second Series; Poems. 
Portrait. Together, 2 vols. 24mo, original blue cloth, gilt backs and 

. /4— edges. Boston, 1865 
. First Epitions. Inserted in the second volume is an Autograph Note Signed, 


by Emerson, 2pp. 12mo, Concord, Sunday June 24, no year, with mention of W. 
E. Channing. . 


The volume of Poems is from the William Harris Arnold and Charles B. Foote 
collections, with book-label and bookplate. 


216. [EMERSON (RALPH WALDO).] The Gulistan or Rose Garden by Musle- 
9 = Huddeen Sheik Saadi. With a Preface by Emerson. 12mo, original cloth. 


Boston, 1865 
First EDITION. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY OF FIRST EDITION 


217. EMERSON (RALPH WaLpo). May-Day and Other Pieces. 12mo, original 
cloth. Boston, 1867 


6 O- First EDITION. PRESENTATION Copy from the Author with Autograph Inscrip- 
¢ tion by him, “Edwin P. Whipple from R. W. Emerson. 1 May, 1867.” 

There are various pencil markings in margins of text. At foot of p. 29, beneath 
the line ‘‘Age cannot cloud his memory,’’ which occurs in the text, there is a per- 
sonal note referring to it, written in Mr. Whipple’s handwriting according to 
statement by Mr. Wakeman in note here inserted, reading ‘*How sad to find this 
contradicted in the author's case.” 


218. Emerson (RAaLpH Watpo). May-Day and Other Pieces. 12mo, original 
cloth. Boston, 1867 


20, FINE Copy OF THE FIRST EDITION. ' 
Inserted opposite the poem ‘‘ Boston Hymn,”’ on p. 75, is a 2-page Autograph 
Letter Signed by Emerson, dated 1863, REFERRING TO THIS POEM. © 


219. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Address Delivered on the Centennial Anni- 
_~ versary of the Birth of Alexander von Humboldt, Under the Auspices of 
| l . the Boston Society of Natural History, by Louis Agassiz. With an Account 
of the Evening Reception. 8vo, original wrappers. Boston, 1869 

FINE Copy. With a Eulogy of Humboldt by Emerson, and the poem, “ Bona- 
parte, August 15th, 1769-Humboldt, September 14th, 1769," by Holmes. 

Inserted opposite his address, is a 2-page Autograph Letter Signed by Emerson, 
to Mr. Waterston, Sept. 13, 1869, reading in part,—‘‘I thank you and your Com- 
mittee for the tickets you have been so good as to send me for the Humboldt Memorial. 
I shall certainly wish to attend both the afternoon and evening meetings. But I hate to 
speak in a file of orators where spontaneousness is due,—which I have not. In my 
later experience in this kind, I go from bad to worse. So you will surely enrich your 
camp by leaving me out.” 


IN SHEETS, UNCUT AND UNOPENED: POSSIBLY UNIQUE IN THIS 
STATE 


220. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Society and Solitude. Twelve Chapters. I2mo. 
SHEETS, UNCUT AND UNOPENED. Enclosed in cloth book-shaped case. 
[5° Boston, 1870 
7 First EDITION. PossiBLy UNIQUE IN THIS STATE. 
Inserted is an extremely interesting one-page Autograph Letter Signed by Emer- 
son, to the printers of this book, regarding proof of two Essays appearing therein 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY TO W. E. CHANNING 


221. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Society and Solitude. 12mo, original cloth. 
. Boston, 1870 


/oro.- First EpItion. PRESENTATION Copy, WITH. AUTHOR'S AUTOGRAPH INSCRIP- 
TION, ‘“‘W. E. Channing from his friend the author. March 1870.” 


WITH A. L. S. TO THE PUBLISHERS REGARDING THIS WORK 


222. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Society and Solitude. 12mo, original cloth- 
Boston, 1870 


3a First Epirion. Inserted is a three-page Autograph Letter Signed, Concord, 
- October. 1869, froin Emerson to his publishers Messrs. Fields, Osgood and Co. 
Tue Letter Is OF THE HIGHEST INTEREST, telling his publishers what title he had 
decided to give the above work, and giving a list of Essays it would contain. The 
letter reads in part,—‘‘I propose to give my new book the title Society and Solitude 
and it will consist of say, a dozen Essays with the following titles [then follows a list 
of the titles] . . . I shall probably insert a chapter on ‘ Books’ but have not now decided 
between that and another. . . . The book ought to make about 350 pages in form of the 
First Essays.” 
From the Charles B. Foote collection, with bookplate. 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


BRET HARTE’S ORIGINAL MSS. CRITIQUE OF EMERSON’S “SOCIETY 
| : AND SOLITUDE” 


223. [EMERSON (RALPH WaALDO).] HArRTE (BRET). ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH 
ManuscriPT of his critique on,—‘‘ Society and Solitude by Ralph Waldo 
// _ Emerson. Boston, Fields, Osgood & Co.’ Manuscript of approximately 
OC. TWELVE HUNDRED WorbDs, written in ink on one side of sixteen 8vo leaves. 
With numerous emendations by the author. The manuscript is written 

in black and purple ink. 


SPLENDID MANUSCRIPT. Appeared in the Overland Monthly, 1870, never re- 
printed. Laid in is a Memorandum of Mr. Wakeman, which reads,—** Autograph 
Maruscript. 16pp. by F. Bret Harte. A review of Emerson's Society and Solitude 
written for the Overland Monthly, 1870, and never reprinted. Harte was editor of the 
monthly at this time.”’ 


224. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). The Prose Works of Ralph Waldo Emerson. 
_ New and Revised Edition. Frontispiece. 2 vols. 12mo, original cloth. 
4 0. Boston, 1870 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Emerson, on front end- 
paper, reading,—‘‘ Edwin P. Whipple. With kind regards of R. W. Emerson. Con- 
cord, 29 October, 1869." 


225. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Plutarch’s Morals. Translated from the Greek 
by Several Hands. Corrected and Revised by William W. Goodwin. 


/ 0.- With an Introduction by Ralph Waldo Emerson. 5 vols. 8vo, cloth. 
Boston, 1870 


226. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Remarks on the Character of George L. Stearns, 
at Medford, April 14, 1867. 4pp. 4to, leaflet, printed on 2 sides of the 


60.- paper only. | [1872] 

Laid in is a letter, signed by C. E. Goodspeed, to Mr. Wakeman, reading in part, 

—‘The Sermon was delivered in the Unitarian Church in Medford on the Sunday 

following Mr. Stearns’ funeral. It was first printed in the Commonwealth in April, 

1867, and remained unprinted in any other form until 1872, when it was printed in the 
two-sheet form in which it was offered by me to you.” 


PRESENTATION COPY TO HIS NEPHEW, J. ELLIOT CABOT, AND WITH 
A. L. S. BY EMERSON LAID IN 


227. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Parnassus. Edited by Ralph Waldo Emerson. 
8vo, original cloth, gilt top, worn Boston, 1875 
4 2 = First EpITION. PRESENTATION Copy FROM EMERSON TO His NEPHEW AND 
‘ BIOGRAPHER, with inscription on fly-leaf facing half-title, in Emerson's handwriting, 
—‘ J. Elliot Cabot, Esq. from his friend, the Editor. 21 Dec.’74."" There is inserted 
an extremely interesting 3-page Autograph Letter Signed by Emerson, to Osgood, 
the publisher of this book, dated August 29, 1874, entirely regarding the preparation 
and publication of this book. The date of the inscription on the fly-leaf evidences 

that this is an advance copy of the first edition. 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY TO W. E. CHANNING 
228. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Letters and Social Aims. 12mo, original cloth. 


55.7 Boston, 1876 

. First EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR TO WILLIAM E. CHAN- 

NING, with his autograph inscription, ‘‘William E. Channing, with the Author's 
regards. December, 19, 1875.” 


229. EMERSON (RALPH WaLDO). Letters and Social Aims. 12mo, original cloth. 
‘oi Boston, 1876 
3 3}: First EDITION. PRESENTATION Copy, with the Author's autograph inscription 
on fly-leaf, ‘‘Elizabeth P. Peabody, with the author's regards. December, 1875." 
(Elizabeth P. Peabody, educator, sister-in-law to Nathaniel Hawthorne and to 

Horace Mann.) 


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230. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Letters and Social Aims. 12mo, original cloth. 


Boston, 1876 
/ Ww First EDITION. Inserted at p. 210, is a three-page Autograph Letter Signed 
by the Author, dated ‘‘Concord, April 11, ’74,’’ to Rev. O. B. Frothingham, refer- 
ring in part to the essay ‘Persian Poetry.’’ included in this volume, reading, ‘One 
of the papers I have thought of putting into the new book is ‘Persian Poetry, printed 
in an old ‘ Atlantic’ and the very design will prove you how niggardly the muse is.”’ 


231. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Selected Poems. New and Revised Edition. 
a Square 16mo, original green cloth. Boston, 1876 


Inserted is a pencil note in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting reading, ‘‘ First Issue. 


Several of the poems were not previously collected and many of the older poems were 
revised.” 


232. [EMERSON (RALPH WALDO).] FROTHINGHAM (OcTAVIUS BROOKE). Trans- 

cendentalism in New England. A History. Frontispiece. 8vo, original 

15.7 cloth. New York, 1876 
e 


FINE Copy OF THE FIRST EDITION. 

Dr. GEORGE E. ELLIs’s (EMERSON’S FRIEND) Copy, with his autograph signature 
(pencil) on front fiy-leaf, and his penciled notations in several places throughout 
the book. 

Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’'s handwriting, quoting from a letter from 
Mr. P. K. Foley, from whom he purchased this book, reading,—‘ Frothingham’s 
*Transcendentalism’ is a more important item of Emersoniana than I had supposed 
it. Emerson’s letter, pp. 232-236, seems the only reprint of the little 1832 pamphlet— 
the rarest Emerson title—and I can find no record of the sermon, pp. 36 3-380, which 


must have been ‘reprinted’ from some periodical or newspaper,—I can’t imagine what 
—of the time.’ 


233. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Autograph Letter Signed, ““R. W. Emerson.” 


3pp. I2mo, Concord Mass. January 22, 1877. To Mr. George Steward, 
3 is ™ Jr. Second leaf of letter mounted. 


A Most ImporTANT EMERSON LETTER, probably unpublished, upholding loyally 
Thoreau’s genius, also mentions Thoreau’s sister and H. G. O. Blake. 

The letter reads in part,— ‘'. . . thank you for the very friendly notice of myself 
which I find in Bedford’s Monthly Magazine .. . the.writer is no stranger to Boston 
& its Scholars. In one or two points he seems to me to have been mis-informed. The 
only pain he gives me is in his estimate of Thoreau, whom he underrates. Thoreau was 
a superior genius. I read his books and manuscripts always with new surprise at the 
range of his topics and the novelty & depth of his thought. A man of large reading, of 
quick perception, of great practical courage & ability,—who grew greater every day, &, 
had his short life been prolonged would have found few equals to the power & wealth of 
his mind. By the death recently, in Bangor, Maine, of his sister, Miss Sophia Thoreau, 
his Manuscripts (which fill a trunk,) have been bequeathed to H. G. O. Blake, Esq. of 
Worcester Mass, one of his best friends, & who, I doubt not, will devote himself to the 
care & the publication of some of these treasures... .” 


234. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Fortune of the Republic. Lecture Delivered 
/72 at the Old South Church, March 30, 1878. 16mo, cloth. Boston, 1878 


— First EDITION. PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Emerson, on front 
fiy-leaf, reading,—'' Dr. A. M. Ross from the Author. 26 August, '78."' 


235. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). The Writings of Emerson. 12 vols.; Carlyle 
and Emerson, Being Correspondence of Thomas Carlyle and Ralph Waldo 

~ Emerson. 2 vols.; Memoir of Ralph Waldo Emetson, by James B. 

* Cabot. Portraits on India paper. Together, a vols. royal 8vo, boards, 
uncut. 16 Cambridge: Riverside Press, 1883-1887 


ALL LARGE. PAPER EDITIONS, limited to 500 copies of each, the above being: 
No. 439 of the Works; No. 224 of the Correspondence of Carlyle and Emerson; 
and No. 302 of the Memoir. 


Vol. 10 of the Works contains Lectures and Biographical Sketches now first 
collected. 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


236, EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). The Correspondence of Thomas Carlyle and 
— Ralph Waldo Emerson. 1834-1872. [Edited by Charles Eliot Norton.] 

Frontispieces. 2 vols. 12mo, original cloth, leather labels, gilt tops. 
Boston, 1883 


FIRST EDITION. 


237. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Landor’s Letter to Emerson. With an Ap- 
52 pendix Containing Emerson’s Paper on Landor. From the Dial. Edited, 
}2. with an Introductory Note, by Samuel Arthur Jones, for the Rowfant 

Club. 8vo, original boards, leather back, uncut. 
Cleveland: The Rowfant Club, 1895 


Limited to 108 copies on handmade paper. 


238. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Compensation. An Essay. Narrow 12mo, 
ome. boards, cloth back, uncut. [Boston] The Riverside Press, 1903 
U Edition limited to 530 numbered copies, of which this is, No. 86. 


239. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Emerson Centenary Services, Symphony Hall, 
_— Boston, May 24, 1903. Printed Copy of Sermon Preached by Ralph 
Waldo Emerson on the Death of George Adams Sampson. 4to, sheets 

folded, portrait on outside wrapper. [Boston, 1903] 


PRIVATELY PRINTED. Only 30 copies of this sermon are printed for private 
circulation, of which this is, No. 23. 


EXCEPTIONALLY FINE A. L. S. BY EMERSON, MENTIONING HAWTHORNE | 
LONGFELLOW AND OTHERS OF THE “SATURDAY CLUB” 


240. EMERSON (RALPH.WALDO). Autograph Letter Signed, “R. W. Emerson.” 
3pp. 8vo, Concord, ‘Monday, October 26th.”” To Dr. Mackay. 


/057 A VERY UNUSUAL ASSOCIATION ITEM, as in this letter Emerson refers to Haw- 

® THORNE, LOWELL, LONGFELLOW, AGASSIZ and THE SATURDAY CLUB. The letter 
reads in part,—'‘‘I received the news of your arrival, & Mr. Hawthorne's note, with 
much pleasure. ... I am engaged to be absent from home two or three days of this 
week but do not mean to be hindered from at least the pleasure of calling on you in town. 
.. . Meantime I will beg you to keep next Saturday disengaged, & you shall dine 
with me at our Club, which holds Longfellow, Agassiz, Lowell, & other good men. I 
will see you before that... .”’ 


COMBINATION-AUTOGRAPH LETTERS OF EMERSON AND THOREAU, 
TO HORACE GREELEY 


241. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO) AND THOREAU (HENRY D.). Autograph Letter 

Signed by Emerson, 1!4pp. 8vo, on the second page of which is a half-page 

j 30 — AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED by Henry D. Thoreau. To Horace Greeley. 
3 


A Most REMARKABLE ASSOCIATION ITEM, reading in part,—‘‘ The best thing 
we can think to do in these worst news of last night concerning Margaret Fuller, is to 
charge Mr. Thoreau to go on all our parts, and obtain on the wrecking ground all the 
intelligence and, if possible, any fragments of manuscript or other property. I know 
you will give him the best counsel and help . . . and I shall cordially unite with you in 
any expense his calamity makes necessary." ; 

The Thoreau letter, written on the bottom half of the sheet bearing Emerson's 
letter, refers to the same matter, and mentions William E. Channing. 


242. EMERSON (RALPH WaLDo). Autograph Letter Signed, ““R. W. Emerson.” 
3pp. 12mo, Concord, 1 March, no year. To Horatio Woodman. With 
l5- addressed envelope. . 

INTERESTING LETTER, reading in part,—‘'On reflection I am quite of your opinion 
that it is better to dispose of the two miscellaneous topics at the beginning of the course, 
and then proceed to the connected Lectures... . TI really wish to win the attention 
of good heads to the attractive side of intellectual sctence."' 


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243. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Fortune of the Republic. Lecture delivered 
at the Old South Church, March 30, 1878. 1878; Letters from Emerson 

Fae to a Friend, 1838-1853. Edited by Charles Eliot Norton. 1899; [AND] 
* — Cuanninc (W. E.). The Wanderer. A Colloquial Poem. [With Preface 
by Emerson.] 1871. ALL First EDITIONS. Together, 3 vols. 12mo, 
original cloth, one gilt top. Boston, 1871-1899 


244. [EMERSON (RALPH Watpo).] The Centennial of the Social Circle in Con- 

cord, March 21, 1882. [With a Memoir of Ezra Ripley by Emerson. ] 

8 = Cambridge, 1882. This is a privately printed work; The Public Ledger 

e Building, Philadelphia, with an Account of the Proceedings connected 

with its opening June 20, 1867. Philadelphia, 1868. Contains letters by 

Emerson, Holmes and Longfellow; The Lincoln Memorial New York, 

1865. With address by Emerson and “Ode for the Funeral of Abraham 

Lincoln,” by Bryant; Sketches and Reminiscences of the Radical Club of 

Chestnut Street, Boston. Edited by Mrs. John T. Sargent. Boston, 

1880. Frrst Epition. Contains an article by Emerson, “ Religion;”’ also 

contributions by Whittier, Channing, and others; Kossuth in New Eng- 

land. Boston, 1852. First Epition. With Address by Emerson. To- 
gether, 5 vols. 8vo and 12mo, cloth. 

Various places, 1852-1882 


245. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Works containing contributions by Emerson. 
Together, 5 vols. 16mo to 8vo, boards and cloth. Boston, etc., 1847-1868. 


eee ComprRISES,—MoorE (FRANK—Editor). Lyrics of Loyalty. New York, 1864, 
Containing ‘‘ Boston Hymn,” by Emerson, and poems by Longfellow, Whittier, Holmes 
and Bryant; Characteristics of Men of Genius. Selected, chiefly from the North 
American Review. 2 vols. Boston [London], 1847. One of the coptes exported to 
America, those having the London imprint only being dated 1840. With two essays by 
Emerson. Not in Arnold collection; Reception and Entertainment of the Chinese 
Embassy, by the City of Boston. Boston, 1868. Contains Speech by Emerson 
and Poem by Holmes; The Present, or a Gift for the Times. 24mo, original cloth, 
gilt edges, Manchester, N. H. 1850. Contains 5 prose contributions by Emerson,— 
Conformity, Philanthropy, Friends, Sincerity, and Love of the Beautiful; the poem 
“ Maidenhood,” by Longfellow; ‘‘A Portrait,” by Holmes, and ** Annabel Lee,”’ by Poe. 


246. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Pamphlets. with contributions by Emerson. 
Together, 9 pieces, 8vo, original wrappers. Boston, etc., 1833-1875 


4 cane ComprisEs: Report of Addresses at a Meeting held in Boston, May 30, 1867, to 
a consider the Conditions, Wants, and Prospects, of Free Religion in America. To- 
gether with the Constitution of the Free Religious Association there Organized. 
Boston, 1867. With an address by Emerson; Dedication of the New Building for the 
Free Public Library of Concord, Massachusetts, Wednesday, October 1, 1873. 
Illustrated. Boston, 1873. With an address by Emerson. SOPHIA THOREAU’S 
Copy, with her autograph signature, and also her inscription presenting it to Wm. 
Allen, Thoreau's classmate; The John Brown Invasion. An Authentic History of 
the Harper’s Ferry Tragedy. With full details of the Capture, Trial, and Execu- 
tion of the Invaders, and oi all the Incidents Connected Therewith. Wazth a litho- 
graphic portrait of Capt. John Brown, from a Photograph by Whipple. Boston, 1860. 
With a speech by Emerson; Invitation and Admission Ticket to the Centennial of the 
Concord Fight. 1775-1875. Signed by E. R. Hoar, R. W. Emerson, George Hey- 
wood, Committee of Invitation. In original envelope; Sixty-Fifth Anniversary Cele- 
bration of the New England Society, m the City of New York, at Delmonico’s, 
December 22, 1870. [New York, 1870.] With a speech by Emerson; Two Sermons 
on the Death of Rev. Ezra Ripley, by Rev. Barzillai Frost and Rev. Conyers 
Francis. Boston, 1841. With biographical notice by Emerson; Prof. Bush’s Reply 
to Ralph Waldo Emerson on Swedenborg. A Lecture delivered at the Odeon, 
Boston, on the Evening of Jan. 16, 1846. New York, 1846; Statement of R. Morris 
Copeland, Asst. Adjutant-General and Major of Volunteers. Discharged from 
Service, August 6, 1862. Boston, 1864. Contains two petitions to Lincoln in favor 
of Copeland, each having 21 names signed, headed by R. Waldo Emerson, and including 
Lowell and Longfellow; A Sermon delivered at the ordination of Rev. C. Robbins, 
Boston, December 4, 1833, by Rev. Henry Ware, Jr. Boston, 1833. Contains 
the hymn, ‘‘We love the Venerable House,’ by Emerson. 


f Furst Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


247. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Pamphlets with contributions by Emerson. 


om 


Together, 4 pieces. 8vo, original wrappers. Boston etc., 1861-1882 


ComPRISES: Tribute to Walter Scott, on the One Hundredth Anniversary of his 
Birthday, by the Massachusetts Historical Society, August 15, 1871. Boston, 1872. 
With speech by Emerson, and letters by Holmes and Bryant; Proceedings of the Second 
Annual Meeting of the Free Religious Association, held in Boston, May 27 and 
28, 1869. Contains Emerson's address; Ralph Waldo Emerson. His Services as 
Minister of the Second Church and his Qualities as a Religious Teacher. Boston 
[1882]; Reports of the School Committee, and Superintendent of the Schools of the 
Town of Concord, Mass. Concord, 1861. Contains abstract of address by Emerson. 


248. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Pamphlets by, and with contributions by, 


ot heen 


Emerson. Together, 4 pieces, 12mo, original wrappers and unbound. 
Boston, etc., 1863-1875 


COMPRISES: EMERSON (R. W.). 4pp. Leaflet containing his poem ‘“ Boston.” 
Read in Faneuil Hall, on the Centennial Anniversary of the Destruction of the Tea, 
December 16, 1873. [Boston, 1873;] Ceremonies at the Dedication of the Soldiers’ 
Monument, in Concord, Mass. Frontispiece. Concord, 1867. Contains an address 
by Emerson; Pitman’s Popular Lecturer and Reader. Stitched. [Manchester, 
1863.] First appearance in book-form of Emerson's ‘‘ American Hymn,’ and ‘‘ North 
& South and Slavery,” by Moncure D. Conway; Atheneum Addresses, 1843-8, and 
Report of The Grand Soiree of 1875. Manchester, 1875. With speech by Emerson. 


249. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Pamphlets with contributions by Emerson. 


fa Toes 


Together, 6 pieces, 8vo, original wrappers. Concord, etc., 1861-1885 


ComprRISES: Reports of the Selectmen and Other Officers of the Town of Concord, 
from March 1, 1864, to March 1, 1865, including the Marriages, Births and Deaths 
in 1864, also, The Report of the School Committee. Concord, 1865. Emerson 
was a member of the School and Library Committees; Tenth Annual Report of the 
Trustees of the Public Library. November, 1862. Boston, 1862. Petition by 
owners of real estate in Boston, but not voters, for the privilege of taking books from the 
Library, dated Jan. 1862, and signed by 23 names, R. Waldo Emerson being second 
on the list; Alumni Hall: An Appeal to the Alumni and Friends of Harvard College. 
[By the Committee of Fifty.] Jllustrated. Cambridge, 1866. The ‘Committee of 
Fifty,’ whose names are all at the end, include R. W. Emerson and O. W. Holmes; 
Journal of Speculative Philosophy for July, 1885. Edited by Wm. T. Harris. 
New York, 1885. Contains ‘‘The Dial-Corrigenda,’’ by G. W. Cooke; Reports of the 
Selectmen, and Other Officers of the Town of Concord, from March 4, 1861, to 
March 3, 1862, including the Marriages, Births, and Deaths, in the Town in 1861. 
Concord, 1862. The 1oth report of the Town Library, signed by the 5 members of the 
Library Committee, including R. W. Emerson; The Liberator (Newspaper), 4pp. 
Boston, Friday, May 5, 1865. Contains Emerson’s remarks on President Lincoln. 


250. EMERSON (RALPH WALDO). Pamphlets by, with contributions by, and regard- 


4 Cron 


ing the life of, Ralph Waldo Emerson. ‘Together, 8 pieces, 16mo to 8vo, 
original wrappers, uncut. Boston, etc., 1846-1884 


COMPRISES: EMERSON (R. W.). The Preacher. 8vo. Boston 1880; Harvard 
College. Report on the Permanent Memorial. 8vo, stitched. Boston [1866]. 
Emerson was one of the Committee who drew up and signed the report. His signature 
is on last page; Atcott (A. BRONSON). Reports of the School Committee and 
Superintendent of the Schools, of the Town of Concord, Mass. With a Notice of an 
Exhibition of the Schools, in the Town Hall, on Friday, March 30, 1860. 8vo. 
Concord, 1860. Presentation inscription on front wrapper, signed by A. Bronson 
Alcott, the Superintendent. Contains extracts from Emerson's remarks; SiEARNS 
(JONATHAN F.). Bedford Sesqui-Centennial Celebration, Aug. 27, 1879. Historical 
Discourse, also A Sketch of the Celebration. 8vo. Boston, 1879. With a speech 
by Emerson; Address of the Committee appointed by a Public Meeting held at 
Faneuil Hall, September 24th, 1846, for the Purpose of Considering the Recent 
Case of Kidnapping from Our Soil, and of Taking Measures to Prevent the Recur- 
rence of Similar Outrages. 8vo. Boston, 1846. Wzuth a letter by Emerson; Broad- 
side. Town of Chelmsford. Thursday, September 22d, 1859. Inauguration of 
the Chelmsford Monument. With announcement of Emerson’s name among those 
from whom Addresses were expected. Chelmsford, 1859; HAGUE (WILLIAM). 
Ralph Waldo Emerson. A Paper Read before the New York Genealogical and 
Biographical Society, December 14, 1883. With Afterthoughts. (Two copies), 
1z2mo. New York, 1884. A Western Journey with Mr. Emerson (By James 
Bradley Thayer). 16mo. Boston, 1884. 


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251. [EMERSON (RALPH Watpo).} [ALcott (A. Bronson).] Emerson. Photo- 
graphic bust portrait. Square 12mo, original cloth. 
] 5.- Cambridge: Privately Printed, 1865 


Fine Copy. PRIVATELY PRINTED, and presented to Emerson on his birthday» 
May 25, 1865. Limited issue. 

FROM THE LIBRARY OF JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER, with book-label. On fly- 
leaf is Whittier’s monogram in colors with presentation inscription, ‘from Mrs." 


252. EMERSON (RALPH WaLpo). SANBORN (F.B.). The Personality of Emerson. 
_ Frontispiece and facsimiles. 8vo, original boards, vellum back, uncut. 
A Boston, 1903 


LIMITED TO 25 COPIES PRINTED THROUGHOUT ON JAPANESE VELLUM PAPER. 


253. EMERSON (RALPH WaLDo). A Bibliography of Ralph Waldo Emerson, 
; compiled by George Willis Cooke. Frontispiece. 8vo, original cloth, 
} , Paper label, uncut. Boston, 1908 


First Epit1on. Limited to 530 copies. 

Laid in is an interesting 2-page Autograph Letter Signed by George B. Ives, to 
Mr. Wakeman, regarding the Houghton- Mifflin Series of Bibliographies, and stating 
in part,—‘‘I think that Allen's ‘Thoreau’ will be the best of the series of bibliographies, 
as I am quite sure that Cooke's ‘Emerson’ will be the worst.”’ 


254. EMERSON (RALPH Watpo). Works by various authors relating to Emerson. 
Illustrations. Together, 5 vols. 12mo and 8vo, cloth. 
Various places, 1846-1882 


° CompRISES:—WEBB (RICHARD D.—Editor). The Life and Letters of Captain 
John Brown. London, 1861. Containing Extract from Speech made by Emerson, 
relative to John Brown. pp. 441-442; EMERSON (GEORGE B.). Reminiscences of 
an Old Teacher. Boston, 1878. EARLY ISSUE. Containing letter by Emerson on 
last page. Inserted is an Autograph Letter Signed by Edward W. Emerson to Mr. 
Foley, and two letters by the latter relating to the above book; WaRE (JOHN). Memoir 
of the Life of Henry Ware, Jr. Boston, 1846. With letters from Emerson in reply 
to Mr. Ware's criticism of Emerson’s sermon before the Harvard Divinity School; 
GRIFFITHS (JULIA—Editor). Autographs for Freedom. Auburn, 1854. With the 
poem ‘‘On Freedom,” by Emerson; Conway (M. D.). Emerson at Home and 
Abroad. First EDITION. Boston, 1882. 


255. EMERSON (RaLpH WaLpo). Works about Emerson by various authors. 
__ Illustrations. Together, 10 vols. 12mo, mostly cloth, many uncut. 
a Boston and New York, 1881-1907 


COMPRISES: EMERSON (GEORGE B.). Reminiscences of an Old Teacher. Bos- 
ton, 1878. First EDITION, SECOND ISSUE; COOKE (GEORGE W.). Ralph Waldo 
Emerson. Boston, 1881. First EpitTion. Includes letters by Emerson not pub- 
lished elsewhere; Woopsury (C. J.). Talks with Ralph Waldo Emerson. New 
Vork [1890]. With bookplate of George Olcott; WOODBERRY (G. E.). Ralph Waldo 
Emerson. New York, 1907. First EDITION; BENTON (JOEL). Emerson_as a 
Poet. New York, 1883. First EDITION; IRELAND (A.). In Memoriam. Ralph 
Waldo Emerson. London, 1882. First EDITION; EMERSON (E. E.). Emerson in 
Concord. Boston, 1889; A Correspondence between John Sterling and Ralph 
Waldo Emerson. First Epit1ion. Boston, 1897; HoLis (F. W.). Correspondence 
between Ralph Waldo Emerson and Herman Grimm. Boston, 1903; ALBEE (JOHN). 
Remembrances of Emerson. New York, 1901. First EDITION. 


BOOKS FROM EMERSON’S LIBRARY 


256. EMERSON’S Copy. [HaLt (Davip).] A Mite into the Treasury. 12mo, 
me boards, leather back, text somewhat stained. 

ao London Printed: Philadelphia, Re-printed by B. Franklin and D. Hall, 

1758 

From EMERSON’S LIBRARY, WITH His AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE, “Concord, June 

1859.". R. W. Emerson."’ Inserted is a pencil note by Mr. Wakeman, reading, 


‘As I have noted before, books from Emerson's library are rare as it 1s practically 
intact as he left it in his house at Concord, Mass.” 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


WITH EMERSON’S AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE 


257. EmMERSON’s Copy. EICHHORN (JOHANN GOTTFRIED). Einleitung ins alte 
Testament. 3 vols. 12mo, boards, uncut. Leipzig, 1780 


[ax WITH EMERSON’S*AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE, IN INK, ON TITLE-PAGE OF VOL. I, 
5 reading,—‘‘R. W. Emerson.’ These volumes were presented to the Concord Free 
Public Library by Miss E. P. Peabody, and each volume has a label pasted in it to 
that effect. Library stencil stamp on title of each volume, also in each volume is a 

library stamp to the effect that they were sold. 
Laid in is a memorandum by Mr. Wakeman, reading,—‘“‘ This is a very early effort 
at higher criticism and no doubt was influential in causing Emerson's change of faith." 


258. EMERSON’s Copy. EICcHHORN (J.G.). Die Hebraischen Propheten. 3 vols, 
athe half sheep. Gottingen, 1816 
: WitH EMERSON’S AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE ON FLy-LEaF,—R. W. Emerson.”’ 
These volumes were presented to the Concord Free Public Library by Miss E. P. 
Peabody, and bear a label from the library to the effect. With library stencil 
stamp on title-page of each volume. The volumes also bear the Library stamp 

stating that they were sold. 


WITH EMERSON’S AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE 


259. Emerson’s Copy. KvinoeL (D. C. T.). Commentarivs in Libros Novi 
Testamenti Historicos. 4 vols. 8vo, boards, leather labels, uncut. 
nog Lipsiae, 1823-1818 
8 


RALPH WALDO EMERSON’S Copy, with his Autograph Signature, in ink, on the 
title-page of Vol. 1; also, on the first fly-leaf of each volume is the Autograph Signa- 
ture of G. Reynolds, and on the second fly-leaf of each volume, in the autograph of 
G. Reynolds, appears *‘R. W. Emerson.”’ 

These volumes were presented by the Rev. G. Reynolds to the Concord Free 
Public Library and a label to that effect is pasted in each volume, and above each 
of these labels is the Concord Free Public Library’s ownership label, with a stencil 
stamp across each label showing that the volumes had been sold. Library stamp 
on each title-page. 

Laid in is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, reading,—‘*‘ Given 
by Emerson to Rev. G. Reynolds and by him to Concord Public Library. Emerson's 
autograph appears on the title-page of Vol. 1. The other signatures are by Reynolds. 
Books from Emerson's library do not often appear as it is intact in Concord, as he left 
it when he died. Mr. Sanborn says Emerson must have used these and the other Theo- 
logical books in this collection from his library, when he was preaching.” 


260. EMERSON’s Copy. DEGERANDO (M. LE Baron). Self-Education; or The 
_ Means and Art of Moral Progress. Translated from the French. 8vo, 
taf original boards, cloth back, paper label, worn, uncut. Boston, 1830 
Emerson’s Copy, with his autograph signature, ‘‘R. W. Emerson," on front fly- 
leaf, under which is written, in an unknown hand, ‘‘to the Religious Library F. P. 
C."' (First Parish in Concord). 
Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,— 
‘* Books from Emerson's library are very rare, as it is at present intact at Concord. 
Jan. 1905."’ Small portion of (blank) fly-leaf cut away. 


NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 


Numbers 261 to 439, inclusive 


261, HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). BROADSIDE. Catalogue of the Officers and 
Students of Bowdoin College, Brunswick. October, 1821. Folio, printed 
IS. ™ within a decorative border. Tear in center fold. [Brunswick] 1821 


Or GREAT Rarity. Contains the names of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry W. 
Longfellow and his brother Stephen, all of whom were Freshmen. 


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CONTAINING HAWTHORNE’S FIRST PRINTED WORK 


262. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] The Salem Gazette: New Series, Vol. I, 


oes 


Nos. 1 to 104, January 3, 1823 to December 30, 1823; Vol. XXXIX— 
New Series Vol. 3, Nos. I to 104, January 4, 1825 to December 30, 1825. 
Each series bound ina volume. ‘Together, 2 vols. folio, half calf. 

Boston, 1823-1825 


HAWTHORNE’S First KNOWN EFFORTS IN PRINTED ForRM are contained in the 
volume for the year 1825,—‘‘The Ocean’”’ (August 26), and ‘‘Moonlight’’ (Sep- 
tember 2). Both of these poems are quoted in Lathop’s and Julian Hawthorne’s 
biographies. 

Assumed to be perfect, but as with all periodicals sold not returnable. 


FANSHAWE, 


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* Wilt thou go on with me?”—Soutary. 


BOSTON: 
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1828. 
[No. 264] 


HAWTHORNE’S FIRST MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTION 


263. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] The Garland; or New General Repository 


1f 


of Fugitive Poetry. Edited by G. A. Gamage. Vol. 1: Nos. 2 and 3. 
July and August, 1825. 2 pieces, 8vo, wrappers, uncut. 
Auburn, N. Y., 1825 


Laid in is a Memorandum, in the Autograph of Mr. Wakeman, and signed with 
initials, which reads,—‘‘ The Garland or New General Repository of Fugitive Poetry. 
Vol. I—only 3 numbers printed, June, July & August 1825. Those for July & August 
are here catalogued. The August number contains the poem ‘‘Ocean"’ by Hawthorne 
and as far as we know it is His First CONTRIBUTION OR APPEARANCE IN A MAGaA- 
ZINE. THESE Two NUMBERS ARE IN THE ORIGINAL PAPER COVERS AND ARE 
VERY RarRE. For full account of, consult Mr. Foley's letter herewith.” 

Also, laid in is an Autograph Letter Signed, from Mr. P. K. Foley to Mr. Wake- 
man, relating to these two numbers. 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


A SUPERB COPY OF “FANSHAWE” 


264. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Fanshawe. A Tale. 12mo, ORIGINAL BOARDS, 
cloth back, paper label, UNcut. Enclosed in full light blue levant book- 
shaped case, gilt paneled back, gilt lines on sides. Boston, 1828 


aS 
fod @; A SUPERB COPY OF THE EXCESSIVELY RARE FIRST EDITION OF HAWTHORNE’S 
First BOOK—ONE OF THE VERY FINEST (IF NOT THE FINEST) COPIES IN EXIST- 
ENCE. 

““FANSHAWE”’ was written by Hawthorne while a student at Bowdoin College, 
published anonymously at his own expense, and never acknowledged by him. But 
few copies were sold. and subsequently Hawthorne destroyed those unsold and all 
other copies he could recover. 

For the full and reliable account of this first publication, see Prof. George E. 
Woodberry’s *‘Memoir of Hawthorne’’—(American Men of Letters Series). 


[See Reproduction] 


REVIEWING “FANSHAWE” 


265. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] The Ladies’ Magazine. Conducted by Mrs. 
Sarah J. Hale. Vol. 1, November, 1828. 8vo, original wrappers, uncut. 


Ales Boston [1828] 


On page 526 appears a Review of Hawthorne’s ‘‘'FANSHAWE.”’ 


266. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] The Token. From 1828 to 1842, inclusive. 
Illustrations. Together, 15 vols. 16mo and 1I2mo, cloth, boards and 
0 he Wee leather, gilt edges. Boston, 1828-1842 


A REMARKABLY FINE COLLECTION. These volumes contain many contributions 
by celebrated American authors of the period, including the following by NATHANIEL 
HAWTHORNE:—“‘Sights from a Steeple,’’ and ‘“‘ The Haunted Quack,’’ by J. Nichol- 
son, atiributed to Hawthorne; 1832, Contains five original contributions by Haw- 
thorne; 1833, ‘‘The Seven Vagabonds,”’ ‘‘Sir William Pepperell,’’ and ‘“* The Canter- 
bury Pilgrims;”’ 1836, ‘The Wedding Knell,’’ ‘‘The May Pole of Merry Mount,”’ 
and *‘The Minister’s Black Veil.’’ appearing here for the first time; and many other 
contributions by the same author in the remaining volumes. 


267. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] Youth’s Keepsake. A Christmas and New 

= Year's Gift for Young People. Jllustrated. 16mo, original boards, leather 

Cap back, gilt edges. : Boston, 1835 
Contains ‘‘Little Annie’s Ramble,’’ by the Author ot ‘‘The Gentle Boy.” 


ONE OF THE RAREST OF HAWTHORNE ITEMS 


268. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] The Ocean. The Words from The Boston 
Spectator [by Hawthorne]. The Music Composed by Edward L. White. 
6 0.7 Original sheets of music (2 leaves). Small folio, contemporary half russia. 
Philadelphia, 1836 
Laid in, is a Memorandum in the Autograph of Mr. Wakeman, reading,—‘‘ Now 
7905. This Hawthorne broadside, at this date is the only copy known to be in existence. 
and is an example of the ever untiring industry and patience of Mr. Foley. He sought 
for it for years. See his letters for full account of its rarity.’’ Waid in, are two letters 
from Mr. Foley to Mr. Wakeman relating to this music sheet. There seems to be 
no record in American Book Prices Current of a copy sold at public sale. 


[See Reproduction on Following Page] 


269. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] Autumn Leaves: A Collection of Miscel- 
laneous Poems, from Various Authors. 12mo, original cloth. 
Pen sg 
&. New York, 1837 


Contains the First Appearance in book-form of ‘‘The Ocean,’’ by Hawthorne, 
it having previously appeared seven times in periodicals. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


270. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Peter Parley’s Universal History, on the Basis 


of Geography. Engraved title-pages and illustrations in the text. 2 vols. 


/80.- 12mo, original cloth, backs slightly repaired. Enclosed in full brown 


straight-grain morocco box-case, gilt. Boston, 1837 


THE EXTREMELY RARE FIRST EDITION, AND AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE AND CLEAN 
Copy. This work was written and compiled by Hawthorne and his sister Elizabeth. 


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HAWTHORNE’S BETROTHAL GIFT TO MISS PEABODY 


271. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Twice-Told Tales. 12mo, full dark brown 


heo0,- 


morocco, gilt, gilt edges. Laid, in a sunken panel, in a full light blue 
French levant morocco book-shaped case, gilt paneled back, enclosing 
a rose and leaf design, sides covered with roses, vines, leaves, and Cupids 
with bows and arrows, in gilt, with streamers inlaid in red and white 
levants, lettered in center of front cover, ‘‘ALL THE WoRLD LOVES A 
Lover,’’ wide inside levant borders, covered with gilt roses and lines, 
doublures and fly-leaves of decorative gray silk, gilt edges. _ Enclosed in 
full light blue levant solander case, with Cupids on back and sides, BY 
BRADSTREET S. Boston, 1837 

(Continued 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


[No. 271. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL)—Continued] 


THE RARE FIRST EDITION. 

r THE INNER CASE IS A MAGNIFICENT SPECIMEN OF THE AMERICAN BOOKBINDER’S 

RT. 

AN ASSOCIATION ITEM OF THE VERY GREATEST IMPORTANCE, bearing, on front 
end-paper inscription, in Hawthorne’s handwriting, reading,—''Miss Sophie A. 
Peabody, with the affectionate regards of her friend, Nath. Hawthorne. 1838.’’ Loosely 
laid in is a slip, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘FRomM JULIAN Haw- 
THORNE. HE STATES THIS WAS A BETROTHAL GIFT TO HIS MOTHER.” 


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When one takes into consideration the fact that, next to ‘* THE SCARLET LETTER,” 
probably the most important contribution made by Hawthorne to the literature 
of our Country (at least, his best known—we have all been familiar with these 
tales from our childhood) is his ‘‘ TwicE-ToLp TALES,’’ what more delightful or more 
intimate personal association item could be imagined than the identical copy of 
“‘Twice-Told Tales’’ presented, by the youthful author, to his sweetheart, as a 
betrothal gift. 

Julian Hawthorne has written,—“‘ After a long experience of the world, I can say 
that I have never known any other married couple who were more perfectly mated than 
my father and mother. I doubt whether, but for her presence and intelligent sympathy, 
he could have produced the books that have made him a great name in our American 
Literature: and she found in him complete happiness and the realization of her ideals. 
Julian Hawthorne. 10921.” 

One can (in their mind’s eye) see the bashful author offering his book (which he 
had specialiy bound in what was then considered a fine binding) to the lady of his 
choice—His ‘‘ Golden Girl.”’ 

Of all our American Authors, this stately, clean-living gentleman has won for 
himself a niche in our affections beyond that accorded any other writer. His con- 
temporaries were mainly Puritans—Hawthorne was the Ideal Cavalier. Every 
word Hawthorne ever wrote to his wife mirrors forth the chivalrous nature of the 
Great Romancer,—Hawthorne’s own life was a continued love affair. In the same 
high esteem in which the knights of old held their lady loves, when they rode forth 
with their lady’s glove on their helmet, willing to uphold, against all comers, the 
excellencies of the lady of their choice, did Hawthorne hold his wife. 

Roswell Field, in the Preface to ‘‘The Love Letters of Nathaniel Hawthorne,”’ 
says,—‘‘ That any one can read these letters without a warmer, closer feeling for 
the ‘shy, grave Hawthorne,’ seems impossible. To one who has perused them in 
manuscript, transcription and proof sheets, there comes almost a conviction that 
he wrote them not merely for the woman waiting for the day when pledges should 
be sanctified, but with the half wish that all sympathetic spirits might see him 
and know him as he was.” 


[See Reproduction of Inscription] 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


WITH A. L. 8. BY HAWTHORNE RELATING TO HIS WORK 


272. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Twice-Told Tales. 12mo, original cloth, con- 


45 





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tents somewhat foxed, as always. Boston, 1837 


First Epirion. FINE Copy. Inserted is an exceedingly interesting Autograph 
Letter Signed by Hawthorne, Ip. 4to. Salem, Nov. 7th, 1838, reading,—‘“‘I thank 
you for your proposition respecting the Twice-Told Tales, and am willing to put them 
into your hands. If I mistake not, however, the remaining copies at 62% cts. would 
not balance my demand against the Stationers’ Co. Instead of a power to settle all 
accounts, it will perhaps be better to give you merely an order to receive the books. You 
have been misinformed in regard to my having a new book in preparation. I have 
been advised by some of my friends to prepare another volume of Tales, but have as yet 
taken-no steps towards it, nor given the matter any serious consideration. Please to 
present my best respects to Mrs. S. and Mrs. P. I shall call on the latter as soon as T 
hear of her arrival in town.” 









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ONE OF THREE KNOWN COPIES 
[No. 237] 


273. HawrHorNneE (NATHANIEL). Time’s Portraiture. Being the Carrier’s Ad- 


3257 


dress to the Patrons of the Salem Gazette, for the First of January, 1838. 
Enclosed in cloth wrapper and full crimson levant solander case, gilt back, 
gold lettering and ornamental gold tooling on sides. [Salem, 1838] 


EXCESSIVELY RARE. ONLY THREE CopiES KNOWN. BROADSIDE, 22 by 16 
inches, surrounded by an Ornamental Border, and with a Vignette (Eagle with 
wings spread) as Head-Piece. 

“The first clue to the authorship of this Address is given in a foot-note under 
the word ‘Hawthornes,’ which reads: ‘Not Hawthorne—as one of the present rep- 
resentatives of the family has seen fit to transmogrify a good ole name. However, 
Time seldom has occasion to mention the gentleman’s name, so that it is no great 
matter how he spells or pronounces it.’’’ This tale was never collected and printed 
by Hawthorne, but it was reprinted as ‘‘The Carrier's Address,’’ for the first of 
January, 1853, with a bracketed note to the above lines intimating the authorship. 


[See Reproduction of Top Portion] 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


ONE OF SIX KNOWN COPIES 


274. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Sister Years; being the Carrier’s Address 
of the Salem Gazette, for the First of January, 1839. 8pp. 8vo, unbound 

2: 50,7 3 issued, uncut and unopened. Enclosed in crimson silk protection 
* wrappers, in full crimson levant solander case, gilt paneled back, gold 
ornamentation on sides and edges. Salem, 1839 


EXCESSIVELY RARE—ONLY Six Copies BEING KNown. A REMARKABLY FINE 
Copy (iF Not THE FINEST EXTANT) OF THIS RARE ITEM. 


275. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] The Family Magazine, or, Monthly Abstract 

— of General Knowledge. Conducted by an Association of Gentlemen. 

3 February, 1839. 8vo, original wrappers, uncut. Cincinnati, 1839 
RARE. Contains quotation from ‘‘ The Sister Years,’’ by Hawthorne. 


A SUPERB COPY 


276. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Gentle Boy. A Thrice Told Tale. 
With an original illustration. Oblong 4to, ORIGINAL PRINTED WRAPPERS. 
| 10,7 Enclosed in blue levant folder, lettered on front cover. Boston, 1839 


First EDITION. VERY RARE. THIS Copy IS IN THE VERY FINEST CONDITION 
IMAGINABLE—DOUBTLESS THERE IS No OTHER COPY IN EXISTENCE APPROACHING 
It AS TO CONDITION. 


277. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] The Monthly Miscellany of Religion and 
Letters. Vols. I to 1X, inclusive. From April, 1839, to November, 1843. 

}. ~ Together, 57 pieces, 8vo, original wrappers. No. 6 of Vol. IX is lacking. 
Boston, 1839-1843’ 


IN FINE CONDITION. With the name of ‘‘ Mary Elizabeth Crafts, Jany. 1, 1856,’ 
written in ink on several wrappers. 

Inserted, is a pencil note in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading in part as 
follows,—‘“‘9 vols. in original paper covers. All that were issued. . . . On the inside 
of the front cover of number I of each volume, Nathaniel Hawthorne is named among 
others as one of the contributors of the magazine. His name does not appear in any of 
the other volumes. What his contributions to this first volume are, is a puzzle, as prac- 
tically all of the articles are anonymous. This is the only copy of this Rare Periodical 
in existence with the covers intact; and without the wrappers there is no hint of Haw- 
thorne’s connection with the magazine.” 


278. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Grandfather’s Chair: A History for Youth. 
—16mo, original cloth, paper label on side. Boston, 1841 
y y First EDITION. 


279. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Famous Old People: Being the Second Epoch 
2 5- of Grandfather’s Chair. 16mo, original cloth, paper label. Boston, 1841 
4 


First EDITION. 


280. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Liberty Tree: With the Last Words of Grand- 
0- father’s Chair. 16mo, original cloth, paper label on side. Boston, 1841 
® 


First Epirion. A note by Mr. Wakeman, laid in, reads: ‘The present copy is 
the finest I ever saw."’ 


281. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Grandfather’s Chair, 1841; Liberty Tree, 1841; 
Liberty Tree, 1851. Together, 3 vols. 16mo, original cloth, paper labels 

$0- on sides. Boston, 1841-1851 
THE First Two IremMs MENTIONED ARE FINE COPIES OF THE First EDITIONS. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 








CELESTIAL RAIL-ROAD. 





BY NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE. BY NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE. 





B.O SRO NS 
PUELISHED BY WILDER & CO. 
No. 46 Washington Street 


1843.- 


BOSTON: 
FPUBLIEEED BY JAMES FP. FISH, 
No, 52 Washington Street 


1843. 





CSET 
[No. 286] [No. 287] 





WITH A PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT INSERTED 


282. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Biographical Stories for Children. 16mo, 
original cloth, worn, front and back fly-leaves missing. Boston, 1842 


£0.~ First EDITION. 
Inserted at page 83 is a portion of the ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT of this book, com- 


prising ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN Worps, entirely in Hawthorne’s hand- 
writing. 


283. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Grandfather’s Chair. Second Edition, Revised 
and Enlarged; Famous Old People. Second Edition; Liberty Tree: 
992° with the Last Words of Grandfather’s Chair. First IssuE oF FIRsT 
Epition. Frontispieces and plate. Together, 3 vols. 16mo, original cloth, 


chair design stamped in gilt on front covers, some pages of text foxed. 
Boston, 1842 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM HAWTHORNE TO HIS MOTHER 


284. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Twice-Told Tales. Vol. 2 only. 12mo, new 
full blue levant morocco, Jansenist, inside gilt borders. Contents foxed 


b - and stained. Boston, 1842 
t 


ON THE ORIGINAL FLY-LEAF, WHICH HAS BEEN RETAINED, appears, in HAaw- 
THORNE’S HANDWRITING, ‘‘Mrs. Elizabeth C. Hawthorne’’—his mother’s name. 
There is inserted a three-page A. L. S. (in pencil), no date, from Hawthorne's sister 
Elizabeth, to his wife’s sister, Elizabeth P. Peabody. This letter proves con- 
clusively that Hawthorne did not, himself, collect the tales for the second volume 
of Twice-Told Tales, the work being done by his sister Elizabeth. Extensive 
manuscript notes by Mr. Wakeman relating to the work are laid in. 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


285. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Twice-Told Tales. 2 vols. 12mo, original 


cloth, uncut. Boston, 1842 
se oe . Bren) 
Hf : Second Edition of the first volume; First Edition of the second volume. VERY 
FINE Copy. 


PRESENTATION Copy FROM THE PUBLISHERS, with the following autograph in- 
scription on fly-leaf,—‘‘ Editor of Boston Recorder with Respects of Publishers.” 


WITH THE “JAMES F. FISH” IMPRINT 


286. HawTHoRNE (NATHANIEL). The Celestial Rail-Road. 32pp. 24mo, ORIG- 
INAL PRINTED WRAPPERS. Enclosed in cloth protection wrappers and 
full red straight-grain morocco solander case. 

Boston: James F. Fish, 1843 


a 
/40, First Epision. EXTREMELY RARE. It is a question as to which is the Genuine 
First Issue of the First Edition, i.e., this edition, issued by FIsH, or the edition 
issued by WILDER & Co. Both issues are excessively rare, and particularly so in 
immaculate condition, as are the present copies. 


[See Reproduction of Front Wrapper] 


WITH THE “WILDER & CO.” IMPRINT 


287. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Celestial Rail-Road, 32pp. 24mo, 
ORIGINAL PRINTED WRAPPERS. Enclosed in full brown levant box-case, 
/bo “inlays on sides. Boston: Wilder & Co. 1843 


First EpItlon. EXTREMELY RARE. See Note to preceding entry. 


[See Reproduction of Front Wrapper] 


288. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Temperance Almanac, of the Massa- 
chusetts Temperance Union, for the year of our Lord 1843: Vol 1, No. 5. 
eR) 12mo, original wrappers, stained. Boston [1843] 


Contains Hawthorne’s ‘A Rill from the Town Pump.” A manuscript note by 
Mr. Wakeman, laid in, reads: ‘‘Very Rare. I am unable to learn of another copy.” 


289. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] The Child’s Friend; Designed for Families 
and Sunday Schools. Edited by Eliza L. Pollen. Volume I. 12mo, 


4 5. ~ original cloth. Boston, 1844 
FINE Copy. Contains ‘‘A Good Man’s Miracle,” by Hawthorne. 
Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘ This sketch is in 


none of the editions of the Collected Works of Hawthorne, and apparently has not been 
noticed until now. It was discovered by Mr. Foley, who writes concerning it. This 
“‘Child’s Friend” sketch seems to have escaped the notice of all hunters after new mate- 
rial... . At p. 31, Vol. 1, American Note Books, you will find Robert Raikes con- 
sidered as a good theme for a story, and here’s the story! seven years or more later. I 
do not believe the publication was continued beyond this volume.’ Very rare! Iam 
unable to learn of another copy. As it was a Children’s Magazine, probably few, if 


any, more copies have survived,” 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM HAWTHORNE TO HIS BROTHER-IN-LAW 


290. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Journal of an African Cruiser, By an Officer of 

the U.S. Navy. Edited by Nathaniel Hawthorne. 12mo, new three- 
35, quarter brown levant morocco, gilt back, sprinkled edges, original wrappers 
bound in, corner of front wrapper missing. New York, 1845 


First EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY FROM HAWTHORNE TO HIS BROTHER-IN- 
LAW, HoracE MANN, with inscription on the original wrapper,—‘‘ Hon. Horace 
Mann, from the Editor.” 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


291. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Journal of an African Cruiser. By an Officer 
of the U. S. Navy. Edited by Hawthorne. 12mo, ORIGINAL PAPER 
P WRAPPERS, uncut. Enclosed in cloth box-case. New York, 1845 

; First EpiTion. Rare in the wrappers. 


PROBABLY THE FINEST KNOWN COPY 


292. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Mosses from an Old Manse. 2 vols. 12mo, 
ORIGINAL WRAPPERS, Uncut. Enclosed in brown straight-grain morocco 
/§0. box-case. New York, 1846 


AN IMMACULATE COPY OF THE RARE First ISSUE OF THE FIRST EDITION. Ex- 
CESSIVELY RARE IN FINE CONDITION. 


PRESENTATION COPY OF THE FIRST ISSUE 


293. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Mosses from An Old Manse. 12mo, original 
cloth. New York, 1846 
_ 
pth 40. First ISSuE OF First EDITION. PRESENTATION Copy FROM HAWTHORNE, with 
inscription on front end-paper, reading,—“*H. T. Tuckerman, with the respects of 
N. Hawthorne. June, 1846.’ The signature ‘‘N. Hawthorne,’”’ is a very unusual 
form, as he usually signed his name as “ Nath.’’, ‘‘ Nath’l.”’, or ‘‘ Nathaniel.” 


294. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Celestial Rail-Road. 24mo, original printed 
wrappers. Enclosed in a full red straight-grain morocco solander case, 
| a with inner cloth protecting wrapper. Lowell: D. Skinner, 1847 
A REPRINT OF THE First EDITION, with which it is identical, excepting that the 
text in this reprint ends on page 30, instead of page 32. 
Laid in, is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, which reads,— 
‘‘Immaculate copy of this very rare little tract. Mr. Foley writes me that this is even 
scarcer than the Boston 1843 edition.’’ 


295. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Celestial Rail-Road. 24mo, original printed 


wrappers. Lowell: D. Skinner, 1847 
- A REPRINT OF THE First EDITION. This is identical with the preceding as to 
) text, excepting that the corner ornaments on the decorative border around the title 


on the front wrapper are different and the type of the title ‘‘The Celestial Rail- 
Road”’ is of a smaller font with a heavier face than in the preceding copy. Laid 
in, is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, reading,—“ A nother copy. 
Celestial Railway—this is different. Which is first issue?” 


HAWTHORNE’S STENCIL, USED BY HIM WHILE AT THE SALEM 
CUSTOM HOUSE 


296. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Stencil used by Hawthorne while at Salem, 
reading, ‘Salem. 1547. N. Hawthorne, Sur’r.” 


10 - It would be difficult to imagine a more intimate or interesting relic of the Greatest 
. of American Novelists. When one takes into consideration how many times, 
during the year 1847, while he was planning the writing of his world-famous Mas- 
TERPIECE—‘‘ THE SCARLET LETTER’’—he must have used this stencil himself; 
how we love to handle anything of Hawthorne’s connected with the Custom House 
at Salem, because he has written so tully regarding same in ‘“*The Scarlet Letter,”’ 

it would be difficult to imagine a finer association item than the present. 


[See Reproduction] 


A MOST CURIOUS DOCUMENT 


297. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Autograph Document Signed, ‘‘Z. Burchmore,”’ 
Ip..dated Jan. 27, 1848, reading,—‘‘ Salem, Jan. 27, 1848. For Value 

| 5- Received, I promise to pay Nath’l. Hawthorne or order Four pence in Sixty 

years.’ Across the face of this curious note, the Great Novelist has 
written, “‘ Pay the within to the Wandering Jew. Nath’l Hawthorne.’ Under 
glass in gilt frame. FINE PIECE. 





First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


S ALE, 


SA. 
PA Ve Ge) ad La 
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[No. 296] 


HAWTHORNE TO THOREAU, WITH MENTION OF MRS. HAWTHORNE 
298. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Autograph Letter Signed, “ Nathl. Hawthorne, 


qo- 


Cor. Secr. Salem Lyceum.” ip. 4to, Salem, October 21st, 1848. With 
a three-line postscript unsigned. To Henry D. THoreavu. Addressed 
portion on last page. 


FINE LETTER, PRESUMABLY UNPUBLISHED, written on Mrs. Hawthorne’s note- 
paper. Hawthorne mentions a request made by the Salem Lyceum to Thoreau 
concerning a proposed lecture, then dropping official dignity, adds a hospitable 
invitation to him to be their guest should he accept. 

The letter reads in part,—‘‘ The managers of the Salem Lyceum, some time ago, 
voted that you should be requested to deliver a Lecture before this Institution. ... 1 
know not whether Mr. Chever ... comunicated the vote to you ... as no answer 
has been received. . . . I am instructed to repeat the invitation . . . and also laying 
aside my official dignity, to express my wife's desire and my own that you will be our 
guest if you do come... .” 


299. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] A‘sthetic Papers, Edited by Elizabeth P. 


6. 


Peabody. 8vo, sheets, unbound. Enclosed in cloth box-case. 
Boston, 1849 


Contains ‘‘ Main Street,’’ by Hawthorne; ‘‘War,’’ by Emerson, and “ Resistance 
to Civil Government,’’ by Thoreau. 

A note in Mr. Wakeman’s autograph reads: ‘‘ This copy comes from Mr. Foley who 
says that it was retained by the printer for his use.” 


300. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Autograph Letter Signed, ‘Nathaniel Haw- 


45" 


thorne.’’ 1%4pp. 4to, Salem, June 26th, 1849. To Honorable Horace 
Mann, M.C. With addressed portion on last sheet. Letter cut in several 
pages. Could be repaired without injury to text. 


LETTER REFERRING TO THE REINSTATING OF Mr. HAWTHORNE IN THE OFFICE 
OF SURVEYOR reading in part,—‘“‘I have received your note in which you kindly offer 
me your interest towards reinstating me in the office of Surveyor. 

“T was perfectly in earnest . . . and should still be very unwilling to have you enter 
into treaty with Mr. King, Mr. Upham, or other members of the local party in my 
behalf . . . on returning here, after an absence of two or three days, I found a state 
of things rather different from what I expected, the general feeling being strongly in 
my favor, and a disposition to make a compromise, advantageous to me, on the part of 
some, at least, of those who had acted against me. The Essex Register of yesterday, 
speaks of an intention to offer me some better office. No other office can be offered me, 
that will not have been made vacant by the removal of a Democrat; . . . complete justice 
can be done only by placing me exactly where I was before... .” 


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301. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Autograph Letter Signed, “ Nathl. Hawthorne.” 
Ip. 4to, Salem, July 2, 1849. To Honorable Horace Mann. M.C. With 
addressed portion on last sheet. 
. 4 Fine LETTer, written during the time in which his post as Surveyor of the port 
ot Boston wavered in the uncertain seas of political bickering. The letter reads 
in part,—‘‘I am inclined to think. from .. . suspicious indications that I have noticed 
or heard of, between the Whigs and one or two of my subordinate officers, that they are 
concocting, or have already concocted, a new set of charges against me. Would it not bea 
judicious measure for you to write to the Department, requesting a copy of these charges, 
that I may have an opportunity of answering them. . . . It grieves me to give you so 
much trouble, but you must recollect that it was your own voluntary kindness, and not 
my importunity that involved you in it, . a 


302. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Two Mutilated Autograph Letters, one Signed, 
“ Nathl. Hawthorne.’ 2pp. 4to, portion missing; [AND] 2pp. 4to, several 
jars portions missing. Salem, August 8th, 1849. To Horace Mann. To- 
: gether, 2 pieces. 
These letters from Nathaniel Hawthorne addressed to Horace Mann, refer to 
Mr. Hawthorne’s removal from office. They were mutilated before they were 
given to Mrs. Lathrop by Mrs. Mann. 


303. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] Newspaper: The Boston Museum, Vol. 2, 
Nos. 28, 29, and 30, December 22 and 29, 1849 and January 5, 1850. 
Fre Together, 3 numbers. Boston, 1849-1850 
Contains the tale ‘‘The Unpardonable Sin’’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Laid in 
is an autograph Memorandum by Mr. Wakeman, and signed with initials, relating 
to the above newspaper, which reads,—‘‘ The first number [for Dec. 22, 1849] con- 
tains the announcement of, and the second [for Jan. 5, 1850] the tale ‘The Unpardonable 
Sin’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne. This was afterwards collected under the name of 
‘Ethan Brand’ and Cathcart says in his bibliography ‘probably first eppeared in the 
Boston Literary Museum about 1850.’ Cathcart’s mistake in the title of the periodical 
shows that he never saw it and in fact he told me that he could not find it in any library 
or collection.” 


304. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] The Boston Book. Being specimens of 
ay _~ Metropolitan Literature. 12mo, original cloth, slight foxed. Boston, 1850 
” CONTAINS ‘‘DROWNE’S WOODEN IMAGE,”’ BY HAWTHORNE. On the front fly- 
leaf appears inscription, in Hawthorne’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘ Miss Ann S. L. 
Dillingham. A Christmas Present. 1849.” 


HAWTHORNE’S PRESENTATION COPY TO HIS WIFE—PROBABLY 
THE FIRST COPY OF THIS FAMOUS WORK TO COME 
FROM THE PUBLISHERS 


305. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Scarlet Letter. A Romance. 1I2mo, 
original cloth, worn; lacks advertisements. Boston, 1850 


; @ First ISSUE OF THE First EDITION. 
400. With name of Hawthorne’s wiie ‘Sophie -A. Hawthorne’’ in the autograph of 
Nathaniel Hawthorne on fly-leaf. 
Laid in is a pencil note in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading, ‘There is no 
need of dilating on the association interest and importance of this copy of ‘The Scarlet 
Letter. It is the Hawthorne copy and no doubt the first one sent out by the publishers. 
Hawthorne naturally inscribed his wife’s name in it. It came to me from the same 
source as the ‘Seven Gables,’ and is not part of the J. H. spoils. From E. P. Peabody.” 


306. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Scarlet Letter. A Romance. I2mo, 
original cloth. Boston, 1850 
3S,7- First ISSUE OF THE First Epition, with ‘‘reduplicate’’ on page 21. Laid in isa 
Document Signed by Hawthorne, as Surveyor of the Port of Salem, March 17, 1848. 
Also laid in is a Memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, which reads,— 
Appropriately inserted opposite the introductory chapter entitled ‘The Custom House’ 
is a Salem custom house document signed by Hawthorne while occupying the position 

of surveyor the year before he wrote the ‘Scarlet Letter.’”’ 


First Session, Monday Afternoon, April 28th 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM HAWTHORNE TO HIS SISTER 


307. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Scarlet Letter. A Romance. 12mo, origi- 
nal cloth, slightly worn Boston, 1850 


450- THE First ISSUE OF THE First EDITION, with ‘‘reduplicate’’ on page 21, line 
® 20. On the front fly-leaves are the following inscriptions—the first in the hand- 
writing of the Author: “Elizabeth M. Hawthorne. From the Author.’ Under which 
is written: ‘‘ The above is Hawthorne's handwriting. The book was given to Mary L. 
Shepard by Miss Hawthorne. Left to Emily P. Reed, in Miss Shepard's Will. 
Laid in are letters by Mr. P. K. Foley relating to the volume. 


308. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Scarlet Letter. A Romance. 12mo, orig- 
1 i inal cloth. Boston, 1850 
é 


First ISSUE OF THE First EDITION. With app. of advertisements. 


HAWTHORNE’S OWN COPY OF THE SCARLET LETTER, WITH MS. 


ANNOTATION 
309. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Scarlet Letter. A Romance. 12mo, orig- 
inal cloth, some pages loose. Boston, 1850 


llo pin The G. M. Williamson copy described in that catalogue as follows:— 

4 SECOND EDITION, with preface, now first published. IHAWTHORNE’S OWN Copy, 
with a visiting card bearing his autograph signature inserted. This card was fora 
long time in the possession of Zach Burchmore, ‘‘the father’’ of the Salem Custom 
House, and was carried by him in his pocket-book till worn to its present rather 
soiled and crumpled condition. The reason for the old man’s tender preservation 
of the memento is easily explained. In the Introduction on the Salem Custom 
House, which raised such a storm of indignation at the time, old Zach is made the 
subject of the most conspicuous mention. His portrait, as drawn to the life, occu- 
pies all of four full pages of description, and one point of his character, his gour- 
mandism, is particularly alluded to. ‘‘It was marvellous to observe how the 
ghosts of bygone meals were continually rising up before him . . . a tender-loin 
of beef, a hind quarter of veal, a spare-rib of pork, a particular chicken which had 
eee adorned his board in the days of the elder Adams would be remem- 
aos eae 

In the margin opposite this point in the text the author has placed an asterisk, 
and at the foot of the page appears the following in his autograph (written in pencil) : 

“T myself have often been the recipient of his tit-bits & my children also. This 1s 
my gratitude for it.”’ 

Laid in is a manuscript note by Mr. Wakeman reading: ‘“‘The G. M. Williamson 
copy. See his notes which are important.” 


HAWTHORNE’S OWN COPY WITH HIS SIGNATURE 


310. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Twice Told Tales. Frontispiece. 16mo, orig- 
inal cloth. London, 1850 


i 4” HAWTHORNE’S Copy, bearing presentation inscription, in his handwriting, on 
front fly-leaf,—‘* Nath. Hawthorne, from J. T. Fields.” 


311. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] Holden’s Dollar Magazine. January to 
_ December, 1851. 8 vols. 8vo, original wrappers, uncut, one wrapper 
5, torn. New York, 1851 
VeRY RARE IN THE ORIGINAL NUMBERS. Accompanying the above is a pencil 


memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, relative to a contribution by 
Hawthorne, which reads,—‘‘ Ethan Brand which appeared first in the Boston Museum, 
January 1850, under the title ‘‘ The Unpardonable Sin” here is titled as above {Ethan 


Brand; or, The Unpardonable Sin]—in the May number.” 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM HAWTHORNE TO HIS WIFE 


312. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The House of the Seven Gables. A Romance. 
12mo, original cloth, worn, advertisements lacking. Boston, 1851 


ay e First Epition. On the front fly-leaf appears autograph inscription, in Haw- 
thorne’s handwriting,—‘‘ Sophia A. Hawthorne, from Nath'l. Hawthorne.”’ 


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313. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The House of the Seven Gables. A Romance. 
U- 12mo, original cloth, lacks one end-paper. Boston, 1851 
FINE Copy OF THE First EDITION, with the advertisements, frequently missing. 


314. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Scarlet Letter, a Romance. 12mo, printed 
[4 _ wrappers. Boston, 1851 


THIRD EpiTION. With advertisements, dated September 1851. The front 
wrapper has date * 
20. 

Laid in, is an Autograph Letter Signed by FRANKLIN PIERCE, President of the 
United States, Ip. 8vo, no date. To Hon. Jas. Campbell, Postmaster General, rela- 
tive to Nathaniel Hawthorne. With addressed envelope. The letter reads,— 

‘‘My friend Nathl. Hawthorne, Esq. Consul to Liverpool desires to see you in relation 
to the Post Office at Concord, Mass. the place of his residence.’ 


1850.’’ This copy has the word ‘“‘repudiate”’ on page 21, line 


315. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] True Stories from History and Biography. 
5.7 [2 different issues.] Together, 2 vols. 12mo, original cloth, gilt. 
a : Boston, 1851 


THE FirRST AND SECOND ISSUES OF THE FIRST EDITION, the first with 335pp.; 
the second with 343pp. 


316. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Twice-Told Tales. A New Edition. Portrait. 


2 vols. 12mo, red cloth, gilt, gilt edges. Boston, 1851 
ye This issue made for presentation purposes was, we believe, circulated without 
advertisements. 


317. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Twice-Told Tales. A New Edition. Portrazt. 
2 vols. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1851 


ne 
3, This new edition is a re-issue, by Hawthorne’s established publishers, of the 
two volumes ot 1842, but with the portrait and 8-page Preface added, and many 
changes in punctuation. Contains 4 pages of Advertisements, bound in Vol. I, dated, 
November, 1850. 


HAWTHORNE’S OWN COPY WITH HIS WIFE’S NAME WRITTEN IN THE 
VOLUMES, BY HIM 


318. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Twice-Told Tales. A New Edition. Portrait 
of Hawthorne. 2 vols. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1851 
[80,- Accompanying the above is a memorandum, in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, 
reading,—‘‘ The Hawthorne's copy of Twice Told Tales 1851. Hawthorne has in- 
scribed his wife's name in the volumes, as was his custom with the family copies of his 
books. From E. P. Peabody’s library.” 

This edition contains a Preface now first published and with the first engraved 

portrait of Hawthorne (by Philbrow). 


319. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Snow-Image, and Other Tales. 12mo, 
5- original cloth, top edges uncut, binding slightly spotted. London, 1851 


First Epit1on. The above work was published simultaneously in London and 
Boston early in December: The London issue bears the date 1851, while the Bos- 
ton issue is dated 1852, in accordance with the American practice of post-dating 
books brought out at the end of the year. 


320. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Snow-Image, and Other Twice-Told Tales. 
*” 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1852 


~ First AMERICAN EDITION. With 4pp. of advertisements bound in dated January, 
1852: 


Second Session, Numbers 321 to 637, inclusive 


MONDAY EVENING, APRIL 28th, AT 8:15 O’CLOCK 





HAWTHORNE’S PRESENTATION COPY TO W. E. CHANNING— 
AN EXTREMELY INTERESTING COPY 


321. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Blithedale Romance. 12mo, original 
cloth, somewhat spotted. Boston, 1852 


/20- First EDITION. PRESENTATION Copy FROM HAWTHORNE TO WILLIAM ELLERY 

* CHANNING, with inscription in his hand on tront fly-leaf,—‘‘Wm. Ellery Channing, 
from the Author.’’ On the reverse of this fly-leaf, appears the following, signed by 
F. B. Sanborn,—‘‘ The description of the finding of Zenobia is based on the finding 
of the body of Maria Hunt in the Concord River by Hawthorne and Ellery Channing, 
(whose book this was) one night near Ponkatafact Hill, where C. was then living and 
Hawthorne in The Old Manse, 1/3 of a mile up-stream. Years later my boat was the 
first to find poor Ellen Hunt, a sister, who had also drowned herself.”’ 


WITH A. L. S. BY HAWTHORNE REGARDING DISTRIBUTION OF 
ADVANCE COPIES OF THIS WORK 


322. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Blithedale Romance. 12mo, original 


cloth, worn. Boston, 1852 
322 First Epition. Inserted isa 1!zpp. A. L. S. by Hawthorne, July 7, 1852, signed 
° with initials, believed to be UNPUBLISHED, reading in part,—‘‘ My book will probably 


be out in a few days. I have asked Ticknor to send you eight copies, which please 
distribute as follows—Mrs. Burchmore, E. F. Miller, Dr. Brown, David Roberts, 
Conolly (a n him), John Dike, Pike, each a copy. The remaining copy to Mr. 
G. P. Bradford; he keeps a school for girls, somewhere in the neighborhood of Barton 
Square. You can easily find him, no doubdt.”’ 





HAWTHORNE’S COPY WITH HIS SIGNATURE 


323. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Blithedale Romance. 2 vols. 12mo, 
original cloth. London, 1852 


50.- First ENGLISH EpITION. HAWTHORNE’S OwN Copy, WITH His AUTOGRAPH 
SIGNATURE, ‘‘ Nath Hawthorne,’ on front fly-leaf of both volumes. He has also 
corrected a typographical error in the text. 
Julian Hawthorne, in writing about the above, states,—"‘ The Blithdale Romance, 
edition in two volumes, published by Chapman and Hall, London, 1852, with Haw- 
thorne’s autograph. For the privilege to print this edition simultaneously with Tick- 
re and Fields’ Boston edition, the English publishers paid Hawthorne an honorarium 
of £200.” 


IN ORIGINAL WRAPPERS—VERY SCARCE IN THIS STATE 


324. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Life of Franklin Pierce. Engraved frontisprece 
— portrait of Pierce. 12mo, original wrappers, slight stain on front cover. 
20.7 Enclosed in crimson straight-grain morocco solander case, back gilt lettered, 
with inner red cloth protective wrapper. Boston, 1852 


First EpIiTIon. Inserted is a pencil note in Mr. Wakeman’s autograph, reading, 
—‘‘ The life of Pierce in paper covers is one of the rarest of the Hawthorne items. It 
was used for campaign purposes and very few copies now exist. It was not exhibited 
at the centennial exhibitions of the Grolier Club, N. Y. Public Library, or The Essex 
Institute, Salem.” 


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UNA HAWTHORNE’S COPY—SIGNED BY HER 


325. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Life of Franklin Pierce. Engraved frontispiece 


portrait of Pierce. 12mo, original cloth, frontispiece and title foxed. 
40,- Boston, 1852 


First EDITION. Contains advertisements dated July, 1852. 

UNA HAWTHORNE’S Copy, with her autograph signature on front fly-leaf. 

Laid in is slip in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading in part,—‘‘ This is the 
Hawthorne copy of Pierce's biography and as Hawthorne was away on his visit to the 
Isles of Shoals when Mrs. Hawthorne received it, I presume she had her little daughter 
Una inscribe her name in it.’’ 


AUTHOR’S PRESENTATION COPY 


326. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Life of Franklin Pierce. Portrait. 12mo, 
original cloth. Boston, 1852 
S0- First Epition. Contains 4pp. of Advertisements, dated Sept. 1852. 
PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, with his Autograph Inscription,— 
‘‘For Mrs. Doe with the respects of Nathl. Hawthorne.’ 


327. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Twice-Told Tales. Frontispiece. 16mo, orig- 
inal cloth, worn, rebacked, new end-papers, original front fly-leaf preserved, 
edges of title-page and frontispiece frayed, gilt edges. London, 1852 
/0.- HAWTHORNE’S Copy, WITH His AUTOGRAPH INSCRIPTION, on front fly-leaf. 
reading,—‘‘ Nath. Hawthorne, from the publisher’s.’’ Pasted on the inside of the 
front cover is a slip of paper in the autograph of Mrs. Hawthorne, reading,—‘*‘ Haw- 


thorne.”’ 

Laid in the volume, is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman reading, 
—‘ Hawthorne's copy with his autograph inscription ‘Nath. Hawthorne, from the pub- 
lishers.’ Mrs. Hawthorne's signature is pasted in back of front cover. She had this 
volume rebacked and new end-papers inserted when in London. It passed from her 
to her sister, E. P. Peabody and then tome. S.H.W." 


328. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). A Wonder-Book for Girls and Boys. II- 
~ lustrated. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1852 


,/ ® First EDITION, IN AS FINE CONDITION, AS TO BOTH BINDING AND CONTENTS. 
AS WHEN First ISSUED. 


WITH A. L. S. BY HAWTHORNE RELATING TO THE WORK 


329. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Tanglewood Tales, for Girls and Boys; Being 
a Second Wonder-Book. JIlustrated. 16mo, original cloth, gilt. 
Om Boston, 1853 


First EpITIoN. Inserted is an autograph letter by Hawthorne, 1p. 8vo. to 
William D. Ticknor, with original addressed wrapper, April 6th, 1853, reading,— 
“TI think we had better be off as soon as the book is in type—which I suppose it will be 
in the course of the next week. In fact, I should not object to going early in the week, 
whether or no. A friend, to whom I am indebted for many kindnesses, thinks that I 
might be of service to him there; and I should at least like to try."' This letter refers 
to the publication of ‘* Tanglewood Tales,’’ as well as to Hawthorne’s trip to Wash- 
ington to call on Franklin Pierce. 


330. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL AND SOPHIA). Autograph Letter Signed, ‘.S. A. 
¥ Hawthorne” and “‘ Nath’l Hawthorne.”’ 4pp. 16mo, Lenox, February 7, 
30, 1851. To ‘Grace Greenwood.”’ ; 

Charming letter by Mrs. Hawthorne, acknowledging with thanks Miss Green- 
wood’s book of ‘‘Stories’’, and mentioning very delightfully, the best loved story 
of each kiddie, and describing the effect upon them. Invites Miss Greenwood to 
“The little red shanty.’ At the end of this letter his wife’s closing sentence, reading, 
““Mr. Hawthorne wishes to endorse my note,’ is signed,—‘‘ Nath’l. Hawthorne." 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


THE EXTREMELY RARE OCTAVO ISSUE 


331. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] Time’s Portraiture. Being the Carrier's Ad- 
dress to the Patrons of the Salem Gazette and Essex County Mercury. 
For the First of January, 1853. Large 8vo (10!/s x 6 inches), 8pp. 


~- [1853] 
5S, _ EXTREMELY RARE. ‘‘This address first appeared anonymously as a broadside 
in 1838, but in the period of Hawthorne's great fame, soon after the publication of 
‘The Scarlet Letter,’ ‘House of the Seven Gables,’ ‘Wonder-Book,’ ‘Snow-Image,’ 
‘Blithedale Romance,’ and ‘Life of Franklin Pierce,’ it was reissued in this form, 
with a bracketed note on page 4, signed ‘Printer’s Devil,’ which practically disclosed 
the authorship, and reads, ‘An author has a right to say what he will about himself, 
but we guess he'll find that Time will have a good deal to say about him—and more 

fifty years hence than now.’ 

“In ‘The Christmas Locket,’ Boston, 1870, an unsigned article‘appeared on ‘Father 
Time,’ written by J. E. Babson, disclosing the authorship of this Address, but 
‘Time’s Portraiture,’ which is herewith presented to the readers of ‘The Christmas 
Locket,’ was not reprinted by its author, and is not found in any edition of his 
writings. It was afterwards collected in a posthumous volume of the author’s 
works, entitled ‘Dolliver’s Romance,’ and other Pieces, Boston, 1876.’’—Grolier 
Club Bibliography of Hawthorne, by J. C. Chamberlain. 


332. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Mosses from an Old Manse. New Edition 
carefully Revised by the Author. 2 vols. 12mo, original cloth. 
"34 Boston, 1854 


+ To this revised edition three sketches were added: ‘‘Feathertop,”’ ‘“‘Passages 
from a Relinquished Work,”’ and ‘‘Sketches from Memory.”’ Inserted is a letter 
written by Mr. P. K. Foley, in 1905, to Mr. Wakeman, relative to the above book, 
in which he says, ‘‘ The 1854 is not common. . . . Livingston included it in his 1903 
volume.” 


333. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Tanglewood Tales: for Girls and Boys. VI. 
92 The Chimera. 1I2mo, original wrappers, worn. London, circa 1855 


JULIAN HAWTHORNE’S Copy, with his autograph signature on front cover. 


334. [HawTHoRNE (NATHANIEL).| BAcon (Detia). The Philosophy of the 

. Plays of Shakespere Unfolded. With a Preface by Nathaniel Hawthorne. 

oe . 8vo, original cloth, UNcuT AND UNOPENED. Boston, 1857 
First EDITION. 


335. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] BACON (Dea). The Philosophy of the Plays 
of Shakespere Unfolded. With a Preface by Nathaniel Hawthorne. 


50 8vo, original cloth, uncut. London, 1857 
Jaz First Enciisu Epition. Laid in, is an interesting Autograph Letter Signed, 
from Nathaniel Hawthorne to [George] Ticknor, 4pp. I2mo, Liverpool, June 16, 


1887, REFERRING TO THE VOLUME, a portion of which is quoted below. Also, laid 
in, are the first four pages of an Autograph Letter from Delia Bacon to an unnamed 
person, 4pp. I2mo, ‘‘81 Cornwall Gardens, Queens Gate, S. W. Feb. 15th/83." 
concerning the conception of this book. 

Also, laid in, is a memorandum, in the Autograph of Mr. Wakeman, relative to 
the Nathaniel Hawthorne letter, which reads,—"'I nserted is a letter from Hawthorne 
to Ticknor—referring to the book. He states in the preface that he did not edit the 
book, but his letter would indicate differently as he was evidently going over the proofs as 
it went through the press.” 

The following is that portion of Hawthorne’s letter on which Mr. Wakeman 
based his opinion that the letter indicates Hawthorne ‘‘was evidently going over 
the proofs as it went through the press,’’—‘‘ Miss Bacon's books must now be nearly 
through the press. Upwards of 400 proojs have already been sent me, and the rest wili 
doubtless soon follow. There is a great deal of talent and originality in the book, b1t, 
I must confess, I find it hard reading, and get almost asleep over tt, in the evening— 
which is my only time for literature. I have vainly endeavored to prevail on Parker 
to let me off from the Preface, but he insists on having it. Emerson has promised Miss 
Bacon to do what he can for the work in America, and I should not wonder if you found 


a market for the copies which will be sent you. . . b 


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HAWTHORNE’S MANUSCRIPT POCKET DIARY FOR THE YEAR 1859, CON- 


TAINING AN ENTRY FOR EVERY DAY, WITHOUT A SINGLE EXCEP- 
TION, FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR. ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE 


AUTOGRAPHIC VOLUMES OF HAWTHORNE THAT REMAIN ‘ 


336. HawTHORNE (NATHANIEL). OriGinAL Manuscript Pocket Diary, En- 


YW. 


TIRELY IN THE AUTOGRAPH OF HAWTHORNE. 16mo, full brown roan, with 
pencil loops, and with printed Tables. and Lists at end. Size of page 


K-44 by 2% inches. 1859 


ONE OF THE Most INTERESTING AND Most INTIMATE HAWTHORNE ASSOCIATION 
ITEMS ExTANT, BEING His PRIVATE PERSONAL DIARY FOR THE YEAR 1859, CON- 
TAINING APPROXIMATELY NINETEEN THOUSAND WorRDS IN HAWTHORNE’S AUTO- 
GRAPH. It contains an entry for every day (two days to the page), without a single 
exception, for the entire year. These entries generally fill the greater part of the 
space (a half-page) allotted for each day’s record. In a very few cases, towards 
the end of the year, the entries occupy three or four lines only. 

At this time Hawthorne and his family had spent nearly a year in Italy. They 
had been in Rome during the first months of 1858 and had returned there in October, 
intending to spend a few weeks, then to return early in 1859 to the United States. 
The serious and protracted illness of Una, Hawthorne’s elder daughter, detained 
them in Rome until May 28, 1859. 

When this record begins, January, 1859, Una was still suffering from Roman 
fever and receiving daily visits from Dr. Franco, and the state of her health is the 
subject of a line or two of each entry for the first part of the year. 

In the printed ‘“‘French and Italian Note-Books,”’ extracts from Hawthorne 
selected by Mrs. Hawthorne, there are no entries from November 2, 1858, to Feb- 
ruary 28, 1859, but instead there is this note by the editor: “ During four months of 
the illness of his daughter, Mr. Hawthorne wrote no word of journal.’’: Nevertheless 
he kept up his daily entries in his pocket-diary, as this little volume shows. 

They finally left Rome on May 28. At the top of the page containing the entry 
for May 29, Hawthorne has written boldly ‘‘France.’’ He had already written 
“Rome” at the top of page 1. ‘‘Switzerland”’ is written over June 10, “ France” 
again over June 16, and “England” over June 24. After a short stay in London, 
on July 22 the family went to Redcar on the east coast of England. On October 
5, they removed to Leamington and this diary for 1859 closes with the Hawthornes 
still there and the father and Julian taking almost daily walks. 

While the first line of every one of the 365 entries tells of the state of the weather, 


there is something of interest in almost every one. He tells of his walks and visits 


to museums and galleries, of friends upon whom he called or who called upon him 
(and among these during the Roman stay were Browning, Motley, Story, President 
Pierce, C. P. Cranch and others), of letters received, of the health of himself and 
family, etc. 

The first rough draft of ‘‘The Marble Faun”’ was written in Italy, mainly at the 
Villa Montauto, near Florence. It was finished in Rome, the author’s intention 
being to revise and rewrite it after his return to Concord. A part of the entry 
for January 30 in this little diary is: ‘‘I finished to-day the rough draft of my Romance 
intending to write it over after getting back to the Wayside.” 

The manuscript seems to have remained undisturbed until July 24, two days 
after the Hawthornes were settled in their lodgings in Redcar. In the entry for 
that date we read: ‘‘ To-day I looked at the rough draft of the Romance, and prepared 
for the writing of it.” The next day, July 25: “‘ Prepared to begin writing my Romance 
all the morning.’ And the next, July 26: “At about ro o'clock, began the Romance 
in very earnest, and wrote till 3.’’ The story was finished on November 8, under 
which date Hawthorne records: ‘‘ Wrote till 5 minutes of 12 & finished the last page 
of my Romance. 508 manuscript pages.” 

Between these two. dates, July 24 and November 8, he wrote regularly almost 
every day and there are entries referring to his writing on every day excepting only 
August 2 and 16, September 6, October 5, 6, 7 and 8 (when he was moving and 
getting settled at Leamington) and October 23. Many of these entries are short, 
as: ‘Wrote till 3 o'clock.” ‘‘Wrote till nearly 3." “Wrote from 9 o'clock till 3." 
‘“‘Wrote till after 2."" Others are more interesting, as: : 

“Scribbled fitfully till 2, with many idle pauses & no good result.” ‘I began to 
write soon after 9, but made slow & poor progress.” “Wrote till 3 with middling 
success.’ ‘Wrote till dinner, at 2, & again about an hour, after dinner.” ‘Wrote 
till 3, a little more satisfactorily than heretofore.’ ‘‘ Wrote till after 3, no great progress, 
but more interested as I get on.’ ‘“‘Tried to write but could write out nothing; dis- 
couraged and depressed & not very well.” ‘Wrote till 3. Gave Mamma the finished 
portion (rather more than half, I should think) of my Romance to read.’ ‘Wrote 


[Continued 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


[No. 336. HAwTHORNE (N.)—Continued] 
till 3. . . . Sent Messrs. Smith, Elder & Co. the manuscript of my Romance as far as 
page 420, by express; also letter by post.”’ 

The writing of the Romance is referred to in one hundred and ten entries, in all. 
Several of the later entries refer to proof-sheets. On November 11, he records: 
“A letter from Smith, Elder & Co. dissenting from the title of my book;’’ and, two days 
later: “Wrote a note to Smith, Elder & Co. suggesting various titles for the Romance.” 
Again - December 12: ‘‘Wrote to Smith, Elder & Co. proposing ‘Marble Faun’ 
as a title.” 

Throughout this period, from Hawthorne’s arrival in England until the completion 
of the novel there are no entries whatever in the published “ Note-Books.’’ Instead 
there is a note by the editor, in part as follows: ‘‘ More than four months were now 
taken up in writing ‘The Marble Faun’ in great part at the seaside town of Redcar, 
Yorkshire, Mr. Hawthorne having concluded to remain another year in England, 
chiefly to accomplish that romance. In Redcar, where he remained till September 
or October he wrote no journal but only the book.”’ ; 

Five days after the completion of the novel we find recorded in the little Diary: 
“Wrote in my Journal.”” This entry of November 14 is the only English entry of 
1859 in the ‘‘ Note-Books.” y 

In fact the total number of entries in the printed ‘‘ Note-Books for the year 1859 
is only twenty while in our little pocket-diary there are THREE HUNDRED AND SIXTY- 
FIVE, something being recorded therein for every day of the year. 

At the end of the Diary is a page of memoranda, showing dates upon which 
Hawthorne drew funds from his bankers, with the amounts, together with some 


other data. 


337. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Scarlet Letter. A Romance. With 1l- 
— lustrations by Miss M. E. Dear. 8vo, original gold decorated cloth, gilt 
pe edges. London [1859] 


FirST ILLUSTRATED EDITION. 


338. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Transformation; or, The Romance of Monte 


— Beni. 3 vols. 12mo, original cloth. Writing on fly-leaf of Vol. 1. 
Z. London, 1860 


First ENGLISH EDITION. The manuscript of this book never was in this country. 
The American Edition of this book—‘t The Marble Faun’’—was printed from the 
English proof-sheets. Both editions were issued simultaneously, however. 

Interesting manuscript note by Mr. Wakeman relating to the work laid in. 


339. HawTHorNnE (NATHANIEL). The Marble Faun: or, The Romance of Monte 
_ Beni. 2 vols. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1860 
b s First AMERICAN EpiTION. First Issue of this edition, set up from the proof 


sheets of the English edition, which was issued under the title of ‘‘Transformation; 
or The Romance of Monte Beni.’ With 16pp. of advertisements bound in at end 


of Vol. 1. 


340. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Marble Faun: or, The Romance of Monte 
Beni. 2 vols. original cloth. Boston, 1860 

/ b.7 Second Edition, with the five additional pages at end of Vol. II, pp. 283 to 288. 
Inserted is a 3-page Autograph Letter, Signed ‘‘ Sophie’ [Hawthorne], to her sister, 
Elizabeth Peabody, dated Bath, May 16th [1860]. The conclusion of ‘‘The Marble 

Faun,” was deemed so vague that Hawthorne was persuaded to write a postscript 

which appears in this issue, regarding which, Mrs. Hawthorne writes in her letter, 

“« .. The postscript to the book is very saucy but he was pressed into writing it... .', 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM HAWTHORNE TO HIS DAUGHTER 


341. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Transformation: or; the Romance of Monte 
; Beni. 3 vols. 12mo, original cloth, worn. London, 1860 
ATI- SECOND EDITION. PRESENTATION Copy FROM HAWTHORNE TO His DAUGHTER 
Una, inscribed, on front fly-leaf of Vol. 1: ‘Una Hawthorne with the Author's most 
respectful compliments,’’ and Miss Hawthorne has written her name on the titles 

of the second and third volumes. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


342. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] The Weal-Reaf; a Record of the Essex 
Institute Fair, held at Salem, Sept. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, with the two Supple- 

~« mentary numbers, and with the Weal-Reaf Extra. 9 nos. 8vo, enclosed 
i, in cloth protection covers. Salem, 1860 


IN THE FINEST CONDITION. Contains letter and original contribution by Haw- 
thorne. The letter was reissued as ‘‘ Browne's Folly.”’ 


343. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] [FreLDs (JAMES T.—Editor).] Favorite Au- 
thors. A Companion-Book of Prose and Poetry. With engraved portraits. 
Sige 12mo, original cloth, gilt edges, slightly stained. Boston, 1861 


Presentation Copy from the Editor, with his autograph inscription, in ink, on 
fly-leaf, reading,—‘‘E. S. with the Editor's kindest regards. Boston, December 1860.” 
Among the contributors may be mentioned,—Nathaniel Hawthorne, John G. 
Whittier, Henry W. Longfellow, Oliver W. Holmes, Ralph Waldo Emerson, and a 


number of eminent English authors. 
From the library of Charlotte Cushman, the great tragedienne, with book-plate, 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM HAWTHORNE TO CHANNING 


344. HawTHoRNE (NATHANIEL). Our Old Home: A Series of English Sketches. 


12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1863 

2 First EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY, WITH INSCRIPTION IN HAWTHORNE’S 
/ 0- AUTOGRAPH, on front end-paper, ‘‘ Wm. Ellery Channing, from his friend the Author.” 
Laid in is a note written and signed by Mr. Wakeman, referring to the above 

work, reading as follows, ‘‘‘Our Old Home.’ This volume came to me from Mr. San- 

born, soon after Channing's death, and with whom he spent the last years of his lsfe. 

Channing had the very reprehensible habit of tearing out all the preliminary leaves of 

his book, but fortunately in this case he left the fly-leaf with the precious autograph 
inscription.’ According to Mr. Wakeman, the pencil notations in this volume are 


by Channing. 
There is also inserted a typewritten letter by Mr. C. E. Goodspeed, addressed 


to Mr. Wakeman, with mention of Channing’s habit of tearing out fly-leaves from 
his books. 


345. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Our Old Home: A Series of English Sketches. 
12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1863 


ay fos First Epition. On front fiy-leaf is inscription, in the handwriting of James T. 
Fields, ‘‘Mrs. Hawthorne from her friends, the Publishers. September, 1863.” 


346. HawtTHoRNE (NATHANIEL). Our Old Home: A Series of English Sketches. 
12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1863 


/ / ‘ First Epit1on. On front fly-leaf is autograph inscription ‘“‘From the Author." 
This however is probably not in Hawthorne’s hand. 


347. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Pansie. A Fragment. The Last Literary 
Effort of Nathaniel Hawthorne. [Introduction (unsigned) by Oliver 

ht ~~ Wendell Holmes.] 16mo, original wrappers; upper margins slightly 
* stained. London [1864] 


First EpITION. PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE PUBLISHER (John Camden 
Hotten), with inscription on front wrapper, reading,—‘‘ Presented by the Publisher." 


348. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Pansie: A Fragment. The Last Literary 
j Effort of Nathaniel Hawthorne. 16mo, wrappers, with vignette on front 
wrapper. London [1864] 


First Epition. The Prefatory Sketch was written by Dr. Holmes. 


349. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Snow-Image: A Childish Miracle. Full 
page illustrations in colors, by Marcus Waterman. Square 12mo, original 


Ly cloth, stamped in gilt, binding somewhat faded, some pages foxed. 
New York, 1864 


First SEPARATE EDITION of this story. 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


350. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] Celestial Railroad; or, Modern Pilgrim’s 

Progress. After the Manner of Bunyan. Vividly Representative of the 

5. “ Present Day Professors of Religion. From the Original, by Nathaniel 

Hawthorne. With Additions and Alterations. 16mo, unbound as issued. 

Enclosed in cloth protection covers. Buchanan, Michigan, 1867 
Apparently unknown to Hawthorne collectors and bibliographers. 


51. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] The Atlantic Almanac 1868. Edited by 
Oliver Wendell Holmes and Donald G. Mitchell. 4to, illuminated wrapper. 
Boston [1867] 


Contains ‘‘A Visit to an old English Abbey’? by Hawthorne. This is in the 
“English Note Books’’ and is printed here two years before the ‘‘Note Books”’ 
were published. Accompanying this item is ‘‘A Sermon.... March 4, 1838, 
the Sabbath after intelligence was received that the Hon. J. Cilley . . . had been 
shot in a duel with the Hon. W. J. Graves. By William B. Sprague, D.D.’’ Hon. 
Jonathan Cilley was a classmate of Hawthorne. 


by the Spirits of Irving, Willis, Thackeray ... Hawthorne and Others. 
12mo, original cloth. New York, 1869 
First EpiTion. Contains ‘Apparitions’? by Hawthorne. 


352. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] Strange Visitors: A Series of Original Papers, 


353. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Christmas Locket. [Contains the prose 
~ article “Father Time’? by Hawthorne.] 8vo, illustrated wrappers. 
. Boston, 1870; Our Continent. Vol. 1, No. 5. March 15, 1882. Small 
folio, stitched. Philadelphia, 1881. Contains a description of the ‘ Way- 

side’”’ at Concord by G, P. Lathrop. Together, 2 pieces. 
Boston and Philadelphia, 1870-1882 


BRET HARTE’S AUTOGRAPH MSS. CRITIQUE OF HAWTHORNE'S 
“ENGLISH NOTE-BOOKS” 


354. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] Harte (F. BRET). ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH 
Manuscript of his critique on,—‘‘ Passages from the English Note Books of 
Nathaniel Hawthorne. Boston, Fields Osgood & Co.’ Manuscript of 

130 * of approximately TWELVE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY-THREE WoRDS, written 

* in ink on one side of nineteen 8vo leaves. With numerous emendations 
by the author. The manuscript is written in black and purple ink. 
A SPLENDID MaNuscript. This critique appeared in the Overland Monthly in 
1870, at the time Bret Harte was editor, and has never been reprinted. 
Laid in is a Memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, which reads,— 
‘““F, Bret Harte, Autograph manuscript, nineteen pp. 8vo. ‘Passages from the English 
Note Books of Nathaniel Hawthorne.’ This review appeared in the Overland Monthly 
while Harte was editor and has never been reprinted. See Mr. Foley's letter herewith.” 


Also, laid in is an Autograph Letter from Mr. Foley to Mr. Wakeman, relative to the 
manuscript. 


355. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Passages from the French and Italian Note- 
Jo — Books. 2 vols. large 12mo, cloth, uncut. London, 1871 


First Epition. This work was simultaneously issued in London and Boston. 
The London issue bears the date 1871, but the Boston issue is dated 1872, the 
American practice being to post-date books published late in the autumn of the year. 


356. HawTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Septimius Felton; or The Elixir of Life. 12mo, 
— original cloth. Boston, 1872 
| / e First EpITION. With one page of Publisher’s Advertisements at end. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


357. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL) Legends of Province House; Tales of the 
— White Hills; Legends of New England; A Virtuoso’s Collections. To- 
gether, 4 vols. 18mo, original cloth. Boston, 1877 

ALL First SEPARATE EDITIONS, 


358. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Doctor Grimshawe’s Secret. A Romance. 
_— Edited, with Preface and Notes, by Julian Hawthorne. 12mo, original 
S's} ¢ cloth, ENTIRELY UNCUT. Boston, 1883 


First Epition. Only about 13 copies were issued with uncut edges. 


359. HAwTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Doctor Grimshawe’s Secret. A Romance. 

Edited, with Preface and Notes by Julian Hawthorne. Facsimiles. 12mo, 

la~- pictorial cloth. Boston, 1883 
& 


First Epition. Inserted is an interesting Autograph Letter Signed by Julian 
Hawthorne to the Publisher relating to the above volume, reading in part,—“ Non- 
quitt, July 26th, 1882. Dear Osgood, It is rather dificult to answer your letter with 
any detail; . . . Dr. Grimshawe himself is one of the most favorable and original 
characters Hawthorne has drawn. . . . I am afraid I cannot fix the date further than 
s ay that I will do my best to have the book included among your autumn publications," 
etc. 


360. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Complete Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne. 
. With Introductory Notes by George Parsons Lathrop. Jilustrated with 
70,- etchings by Blum, Church, Gifford, and others. 13 vols. [ALso] Haw- 
‘ thorne and His Wife, by Julian Hawthorne. With etchings. 2 vols. 

Together, 15 vols. royal 8vo, boards, paper labels, uncut. 
Cambridge: Riverside Press, 1883-1884 


RIVERSIDE EDITION, LARGE PAPER. Limited to 250 copies of the ‘Works,’ 
of which this is, No. 99, and 350 copies of ‘‘ Nathaniel Hawthorne and His Wife,’ 
of which this is, No. 44. 


361. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Our Old Home. Jilustrated. 2 vols. 12mo, 
he original vellum, gilt. Boston, 1891 
@ 


LIMITED TO 250 COPIES. 


362. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Wonder Book for Girls and Boys. With 60 
Designs In Cotor, by Walter Crane. 8vo, original vellum, gilt top, uncut. 
hes New York 1893, 


Edition-de-Luxe, of which but 250 copies were printed. As NEw. 


363. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL), The Ghost of Doctor Harris. 12mo, original 
wrappers. New York, 1900 
/ 72 First APPEARANCE in book-form and it seems to be known to but few collectors. 


364. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Twenty Days with Julian and Little Bunny. 
_A Diary. Now First Printed from the Original Manuscript. Frontispiece 

i 5. and facsimiles. 8vo, original boards, cloth back. 
New York: Privately Printed, 1904 
Entire Edition Limited to only 30 copies. This copy printed on handmade paper. 


365. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Love Letters of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Frontts- 
b Or piece. 2vols. 8vo, boards, vellum backs, uncut. Chicago, 1907 


LIMITED TO 62 COPIES PRIVATELY PRINTED FOR THE SOCIETY OF DOFOBS. 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


PRINTED ON VELLUM—PROBABLY ONLY COPY SO ISSUED 


366. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Twenty Days with Julian and Little Bunny. 
A Diary, Now First Printed from the Original Manuscript. Frontispiece 
portrait of Hawthorne. 8vo, full green levant morocco, gilt paneled back, 
ornamental gilt borders on sides, inside gilt doublures, vellum end-leaves, 
uncut, BY BRADSTREET’S. In board slip-case. 

Ho vee New York: Privately Printed, 1904 

e PRINTED THROUGHOUT ON PURE VELLUM. Only 30 copies of the book were 
printed, and this is possibly the ONLY Copy ON VELLUM. 

Inserted is a charming Autograph Letter Signed, from HENRY W. LONGFELLOw, 
to Mrs. HAWTHORNE, 3pp. I2mo, Sept. 8, 1866 (a facsimile of which is also laid 
in the book), reading in part,—‘“‘I have received from Mr. Fields the Journal of Twenty 
Days, and have read it with deep interest. It is very simple and sweet; and brings out 

the tenderness of Hawthorne's character, that some day or other it must be published, 
to round and complete any description of him. The only question is as to when and 


how it had best &ppear. 
“In the Life of Hawthorne which must and will be written, it would make an admi- 


rable chapter by itself. If it is not thought advisable to use it in this way, then it should 
come into the last volume of his works. It would close the whole like a strain of tender 


music.” 
There are also inserted two Autograph Letters Signed by John P. Woodbury, 


in regard to Hawthorne. 


367. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Scarlet Letter. Illustrated with numerous 
full-page illustrations IN Two StaTES—ONE BEING IN CoLor—by George 
72. H. Boughton. Royal. 8vo, original boards, cloth back and corners. 


Enclosed in original cardboard case. 
New York: The Grolier Club, 1908 


Limited to 300 copies on French hand-made paper. 


ONE OF THREE COPIES ON JAPANESE VELLUM PAPER 


368. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Scarlet Letter: Illustrated with numerous 
full-page illustrations In Two StaTES—ONE BEING IN CoLor—by George 

al O —H. Boughton. Royal 8vo, sheets unbound, as issued. Enclosed in 
* original cardboard case. New York: The Grolier Club, 1908 

THe Most BrAuTIFUL EpITion oF HAWTHORNE’S MASTERPIECE EveER PUB- 


LISHED. Litnited to 300 copies on French hand-made paper and THREE COPIES 
ON IMPERIAL JAPANESE PaPER, of which this ts one. 


369. HAwTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Twice Told Tales. 12mo, old half leather and 
_— boards, worn. Title lacking. 


One Lacks the title-page and some other pages at front and back, but written on the 
first remaining page, (page 3) is the tollowing IN HAWTHORNE’S HANDWRITING: 
‘““r00.41. Twice Told Tales, by Nath. Hawthorne, Vol. 1... This was done for Miss 
Peabody’s Circulating Library. 


370. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). HEWITT (Mary E.). The Memorial. Il- 
 lustrated. 1852; GRIswoLD (RUFUS W.). Scenes in the Life of the 

ap Saviour: By the Poets and Painters. Jlustrated. 1846; Power (MIss). 
The Keepsake. Jilustrated. 1857. Together, 3 vols. 8vo, original gilt 

; cloth, gilt edges. Various places, various dates 
Eacu VotuME CONTAINS CONTRIBUTION BY HAWTHORNE. The First volume 


above mentioned is a presentation copy from Rufus W. Griswold, and there is 
inserted the letter he sent with the volume when presenting same to Mrs. Good- 


enough. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


371. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys. Illustrated 
by F..S. Church. 1885; Tanglewood Tales. Illustrated by George Wharton 

_ &dwards. Sheets loosely laid in covers. 1887; Newspaper Clippings 
3 regarding Testimonials of Dr. James Freeman Clarke and other friends of 
Margaret Fuller Ossoli, against the aspersions of Hawthorne; Autograph 

Leaves of Our Country’s Authors. Contains “From ‘Earth’s Holocaust,’” 

by Hawthorne, 1864; Proceedings in Commemoration of The One Hun- 

dredth Anniversary of the Birth of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Held at Salem, 
Massachusetts, June 23, 1904. Together, 5 vols. 12mo to 4to, original 

cloth and boards. Various places, 1864-1904 

Laid in last volume are two photographs of Hawthorne. 


372. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Twice-Told Tales. A New Edition. Portrait, 
2 vols. 24mo. Boston, 1865; Sketches and Studies. Portrait. 18mo, 
3.7 Boston, 1883; Septimius. A Romance. Copyright Edition... 16mo, 
wrappers. Berlin, 1872; Scarlet Letter. Dramatized. A Play in Five 
Acts by Elizabeth Weller Peck. First EpiT1Ion. Square 12mo. Boston, 

1876. Together, 5 vols. 24mo to 12mo, cloth and wrappers. 
Boston and Berlin, 1865-1883 


373. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Works: comprising,—Passages from the Ameri- 
can Note-Books. 2 vols. 1868; Passages from the English Note-Books. 

50 2 vols. 1870. Inserted 1s a four-page Autograph Letter Signed, by Sophie 
22: Hawthorne to Mrs. S. C. Hall, in which she says, “In Mr. Hawthorne’s 
English Journal, which I am preparing for the press, there are several mentions 

of you and Mr. Hall. I write to ask you tf I may not give your names in full. 

Mr. Browning has given me leave to give his and Mrs. Brownting’s.” etc.; 
Passages from the French and Italian Note-Books. 2 vols. 1872; The 
Dolliver Romance and Other Pieces. 1876; Fanshawe and Other Pieces. 

1876. Attu First Epirion. Together, 8 vols. 12mo, uniformly bound in 
original green cloth. Boston, 1868-1876 


374. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] The Picturesque’ Pocket Companion, and 
Visitor’s Guide, Through Mount Auburn. With 60 engravings on wood. 
1839; Boston Almanac for the Year 1849; by S. N. Dickinson. [1848]; 
The Talisman for 1830. 1829. Together, 3 vols. 16mo, original cloth, 

ce boards and leather, back of last volume broken. 
5. Various places, 1829-1848 


All contains contributions by or references to Hawthorne. 


375. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). PAGE (H. A.). Memoir of Nathaniel Haw- 
thorne. With Stories Now First Published in this Country. 1872; 
HIGGINSON (THOMAS WENTWORTH). Part of A Man’s Life. Jilustrated. 
1905; HOLLAND (J. G.). Christ and the Twelve; or Scenes and Events 
in the Life of Our Saviour and His Apostles. As Painted by the Poets. 
Illustrated. 1867. OLIVER (F. E.). The Diary of William Pynchon 
of Salem. A Picture of Salem Life, Social and Political, A Century Ago. 
1890. Together, 4 vols. 8vo, cloth, uncut. Various places, 1867-1905 


The second volume contains notices of Hawthorne and his daughter, Una; the 
third contains contribution by Hawthorne; the fourth contains letter by Hawthorne 
in reply to a letter by a descendant of Pynchon, whose name was borrowed and 
fastened upon an imaginary villain in ‘‘The House of the Seven Gables.” 


376. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). A Collection. of Works by, or relating to, 
a» Nathaniel Hawthorne, as below described. 8 vols. 12mo and 16mo, 
3: wrappers; 6 portraits; and a Typewritten Copy of a Poem. 4to and 8vo, 
Together, 15 pieces. Various places, 1830-1904 
[Continued 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


[No. 376. HAWTHORNE (N.)—Continued] 


COMPRISES:—HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Sister Years. [Reprinted, with 
Introduction] as The Annual Address of the Carrier Boys of the Salem Gazette. 
January 1, 1892. [Salem, 1891]; The Celestial Railroad. Washington, no date. 
A very much garbled and enlarged version; BROWNE (ABIGAIL). Grandfather's 
Stories. Brief Sketch of Abigail Browne, of Salem, Mass. Boston, 1852. This 
work was at one time supposed to have been written by Hawthorne; STODDARD (R. H.). 
Nathaniel Hawthorne. New York, 1879; HAWTHORNE. Exercises in Commem- 
oration of the Centennial of the Birth of Nathaniel Hawthorne by the Essex Insti- 
tute, Salem, Massachusetts, Thursday Afternoon, 23 June, 1904. Portrait of Haw- 
thorne on front wrapper. Salem, 1904. Three copies; FIVE PorRTRAITS, on India 
Paper, including two of Hawthorne; PHOTOGRAPH of a Silhouette Portrait of Haw- 
thorne; HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Typewritten Copy of ‘‘The Battle Omen.” 
Copied from the Salem Gazette of Nov. 2, 1830; Corson (H.). Prospectus issued 
for Corson’s ‘“‘Index to Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales.’’ [New York, 1864]. Con- 
tains a letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne and one by O. W. Holmes. 


377. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). A collection of Periodicals, etc., with articles 


oo 


3. 


by or pertaining to Hawthorne, as below described. Together, 8 volumes, 
4to, 12mo and 16mo, wrappers. Various places, 1881-1904 


The collection comprises: —HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). The Carriers Address— 
Salem Gazette, January 1, 1881. Salem, 1881; The Scarlet Letter. A Dramatic 
Composition by George Parsons Lathrop. Woodcut frontispiece. New York, 1896; 
The Ghost of Doctor Harris. New York: Goerck Art Press, no date; THE Bow- 
DOIN QUILL. Vol. 8, No. 6, June 1904. [Brunswick, 1904]. With an article on 
Hawthorne's ‘‘Fanshawe’’, a poem by H. L. Chapman entitled ‘‘ Hawthorne;’’ WIDE 
AWAKE MaGAzINE, November, 1891. Boston, 1891. Contains ‘‘The Boyhood 
of Hawthorne" by Elizabeth Manning; THE Critic. An Illustrated Monthly Review 
of Literature . . . for July 1904. [New York, 1904] Contains ten articles relative 
to Hawthorne and his works; STREETER (G. L.). Some Historic Streets and Colonial 
Houses of Salem. Jilustrations. Salem [1900]. With a full description of ‘‘The 
House of the Seven Gables’’ and quotations from an unpublished letter of Hawthorne's 
in which he describes ‘‘ The House’’ and says ‘I think I shall make something of 1t;"’ 
BULLETIN OF THE NEw YorK PusBLic LIBRARY, July, 1904. Contains ‘List of 
Books, etc. by or Relating to Hawthorne” and ‘‘ Nathaniel Hawthorne to E. A. Duyc- 
kinck, 1850.” 


378. HawrHORNE (NATHANIEL). Works by, and relating to, Nathaniel Haw- 
57 thorne. Together, 9 vols. various sizes and bindings. 
4 


Various places, 1853-1893 


CoMPRISES:—CoNway (MoNCURE D.). Passages from the Note Books of the 
late Nathaniel Hawthorne. With Recollections of the Author. (2 copies) 12mo, 
one original wrappers, one cloth. London, 1869; SmitH (WM. H.). Bacon and 
Shakespeare. An Inquiry touching players, playhouses, and play-writers in the 
days of Elizabeth. With a letter by Hawthorne to the author. 16mo, original 
cloth. London, 1857; SWAIN (CHARLES). Letters of Laura D’Auverne. 12mo, 
original cloth. London, 1853. Presentation Copy to Mrs. Hawthorne from F. 
Bennoch; HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). An Analytical Index to the Works of Na- 
thaniel Hawthorne, with a sketch of his life. 16mo, original cloth. Boston, 1882; 
BRIDGE (Horatio). Personal Recollection of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Illustrated. 
12mo, original cloth. New York, 1893; Leaves from the Diary of a Dreamer. 
Found among his papers. 12mo, original cloth, paper label. London, 1853. 
pp. 150-5 relative to Hawthorne. Atcott (A. BRONSON). Concord Days. 12mo, 
original cloth. Boston, 1872. Contains references to Hawthorne on pp. 193 and 
197; JAMES (HENRY, JR.). Hawthorne. First EDITION. I2mo, original cloth. 
London, 1879. 


379. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] STEDMAN (E. C.). Hawthorne and Other 


3 


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e 


Poems. 1877; Hawthorne Centenary Celebration, at the Wayside, Con- 
cord, Massachusetts, July 4-7, 1904. 1905; LATHROP (GEORGE PARSONS). 
A Study of Hawthorne. 1876; Conway (MoncurE D.). Life of Na- 
thaniel Hawthorne. London, n.d. (not first edition); LATHROP (ROSE 
Parsons). Memories of Hawthorne. 1897. A. L. S. of Author inserted; 

[Continued 


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[No. 379. HawrHorne (N.)—Continued] 
CopMan (Joun T.). Brook Farm. Historic and Personal Memoirs. 
1894; Bacon (THEODORE). Delia Bacon. A Biographical Sketch. 
1888: PErry (Biss). The Amateur Spirit. 1904; FreLps (JAMEs T 4 
Hawthorne. Illustrated. 1876 (not first edition). Together, 9 vols. 
16mo to 8vo, original cloth. Various places, 1876-1905 
ALL First EDITIONS, except where otherwise stated. 


380. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] GREYLOCK (GODFREY). Taghconic, or, Letters 
a= and Legends about our Summer Home. 12mo, original printed wrappers. 
° Boston, 1852 
First Epirion. Contains an article on Hawthorne, and mentions therein some 

of his works, at p. IOI. 


381. [HAwTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] STEDMAN (EpmuND C.). Original Printed 
Proofs of his poem, ‘‘Hawthorne. Read before the Phi Beta Kappa So- 
Sins ciety, Harvard University, Cambridge, June 28, 1877.” Three words 
have a line drawn through them, and new words, in the autograph of 
Stedman, substituted. [1877] 


Written in the upper right-hand corner of the first sheet, in purple ink, in the 
autograph of Charlotte Fiske Bates, is the following,—‘‘Given me by H. W. L{ong- 
fellow] June 3oth, 1877.” 

Accompanying these Proofs is a note, in the autograph of Mr. P. K. Foley, signed 
with initials, which reads,—‘‘ Inscribed (by Charlotte Fiske Bates) ‘Given me by H. 
W. Liongfellow] June 3oth 1877.’ Undoubtedly the copy used by Stedman to read 
from, and afterwards given to Longfellow. P.K.F.” 


382. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] PICKARD (SAMUEL T.). Hawthorne’s First 
go Diary. With an Account of its Discovery and Loss. Illustrated. 12mo, 
] ae original cloth. Boston, 1897 


First Epitrion. An interesting copy, bearing two-page Autograph Inscription 
by the Author, also, laid in are two autograph Letters by him, all in regard to this 
‘“Diary,”’ and the disproving of its genuineness. 


383. HAwTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Hawthorne Reading. An Essay, by Julian 

— Hawthorne. Frontispiece. 1t2mo, original cloth, gilt top, uncut. In ~ 

Ey, original open-face cloth case. Cleveland: The Rowfant Club, 1902 
LIMITED TO 140 COPIES ON HANDMADE PAPER. 


384. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). WOoODBERRY (GEORGE E.). Nathaniel Haw- 
/ 5 thorne. Frontispiece. 8vo, original cloth, paper label, uncut. 
e Boston: The Riverside Press, 1902 
LIMITED TO 600 COPIES ON LARGE PAPER. 


385. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). GROLIER CLUB PUBLICATIONS. First Editions 
a of The Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne, Together with some Manuscripts, 
» Letters and Portraits. Exhibited at the Grolier Club from December ,8th 
to December 24th, 1904. 1904; The same. LARGE PAPER EDITION. 
With Frontispiece Portratts, Additions to Text and Index. Together, 2 
vols. 16mo and 8vo, original wrappers and boards. 
New York: The Grolier Club, 1904-1905 


THE Last MENTIONED IS ONE OF FORTY COPIES ON VAN GELDER PAPER. 


386. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). BROWNE (Nina E.). A_ Bibliography of 
3 » Nathaniel Hawthorne. Frontispiece. 8vo, original cloth. Boston, 1905 
e 


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387. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). CaTHCART (WALLACE HuGH). Bibliography 
of the Works of Nathaniel Hawthorne. Frontispiece portrait and facsimiles. 

3 © sv, original boards, vellum back, uncut. 
Cleveland: The Rowfant Club, 1905 


Limited to 91 Copies, printed at the Riverside Press. 


388. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). HAWTHORNE (JULIAN). Hawthorne and His 
Circle. New York, 1903; STEARNS (F. P.). Life and Genius of Nathaniel 

, Hawthorne. Philadelphia, 1906; SANBORN (F. B.). Hawthorne and His 
Friends. Cedar Rapids: Torch Press, 1908. Printed on handmade paper. 

Aux First Epitions. Iilustrations. Together, 3 vols. 8vo, 2 in original 

cloth, gilt tops, uncut, last in origixal boards. New York, etc., 1903-1908 


VOLUMES FROM THE LIBRARY OF NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 


389. HawTHoRNES Copy. James I. Basilicon Doron. Or, His Majesties In- 
structions to His Dearest Sonne, Henry the Prince. 16mo, original calf, 
binding poor, contents worn, torn and repaired, old writing on several 

QoQ pages. Not RETURNABLE. Edinburgh, 1603 


HaAwrHorne’s Copy, with his autograph signature and date,—‘‘ Nath. Hawthorne, 
July 5th, 1832,"’ on page following title. 

Julian Hawthorne, in writing about the above, states,—‘‘One of the most curious 
volumes is the ‘Basilikon Doron’ (1603) written by King James I (of England) for the 
instruction of his son. It came into my father's possession in his 34th year. 


390. HawTHoRNE’s Copy. [Smney (Sir Puirip). The Countess of Pembroke’s 

Arcadia.] 4to, original calf, worn, lacks title and 9 other leaves, as below 

q ufieg described. [London, 1674] 
6 


This copy belonged to William Hathorne,.the first of the family to come to Amer- 
ica, and bears his autograph signature, twice. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s signature 
appears three times, and on the title of the Sixth Book the Great Novelist has 
written,—‘‘ Nat'l. Hawthorne's book, given him by his kinswomen, the Misses Savage 
(daughters of Hon. Ezekiel Savage) 1838.” / 

The volume lacks the portrait, title-page and leaves A2, A3, A4, b, b4, lii 5, Lii 6, 
Kkk, in all ten leaves. 

Laid in is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, giving a list of the 
signatures, writing, etc. in the volume, and which reads,—‘‘p. 1, Nath. H awthorne, 
Salem, 1838 (twice); 10, Mary Rondel, 63, William Hathorne; 73, George Corwine 
(twice), William Hathorne, Nath. Hawthorne; 484, Nathl. Hawthorne's Book /given 
him by his kinswomen/the Misses Savage, /(daughters of Hon. Ezekiel Savage.) /18 38; 
492, Julian Hawthorne /Concord/Mass/Feb. 15, 1863; 534 Looke upon/this as if 7 
my [self spacke it; 535. Pray mistris/read this/no mor; 536, Lucke upon /this as if / 
4 mys spac/Ekest it /i my on self. 

JuL1aN HAWTHORNE, in writing about the above, states,—‘ Sir Philip Sidney's 
‘Arcadia’ (London, 1674) has the signature of William, Daniel and Nathaniel Haw- 
thorne, of George Corwin (a relative) and of Mary Rondel. A singular story attaches 
to the latter. While Hawthorne and his family were living in Florence, Italy, in 1858, 
Mrs. Robert Browning, who was interested in spiritualism, lived near us and seances 
were held in our home, in which various ‘spirits’ communicated. Conspicuous among 
them was one Mary Rondel, who said she had been wronged by a member of the Haw- 
thorne family in the latter part of the 18th century: that she was at the time living in 
Boston: and that she had now come to claim my father’s sympathy. My father had no 
recollection of having heard, in the family annals, of any person of her name. But 
after his death, the volume of the ‘Arcadia’ was sent to me by Miss Ingersoll of Salem, 
a kinswoman of my father’s, to whom it had been given during my father’s boyhood. : I 
found the name, Mary Rondel, on the margin of a page: and in the latter part of the 
volume, pen marks surrounding certain amatory verses. I wrote to ask Miss I ngersoll 
if she knew of any connection between Mary Rondel and any former member of our 
family: she replied that Daniel Hawthorne had been engaged about 1775, to a Mary 
Rondel of Boston, but the engagement had, for some reason been broken off, and Mary 
had soon after died. My father may possibly have heard this legend when he was a boy, 
but he had utterly forgotten it at the time of the Florentine seances, and died ignorant 
of it. He was not a believer in spiritual manifestations.” 


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391. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] [REYNOLDS (JOHN). The Triumphs of God's 
_ Revenge against the Crying and Execrable Sin of Murther...] Small 

S folio, binding worn, leaves frayed, loose in binding, lacks title. Sold not 
subject to return. [London, 1679] 


Julian Hawthorne in his ‘‘Notes on Collection of Hawthorniana’”’ states that 
‘‘ Reynold’s ‘God’s Revenge again Muriher’ etc. came into the Hawthorne family through 
Susannah English, who was a relative by marriage.” 


WITH NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE’S SIGNATURE AND ALSO THAT OF 
HIS WIFE 


392. HawtTHorNne’s Copy. Roiiin (M.). Histoire Ancienne des Egyptiens. 
AS _— 14 vols. 12mo, old calf, gilt, red edges, worn. Paris, 1740 
@ 


SIGNATURE OF NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE in one volume, and Mrs. Hawthorne's 
signature, ‘‘ Hawthorne,’ in every volume. 


FROM THE LIBRARIES OF NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE AND HIS 
GRANDFATHER 


393. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] STERNE (LAURENCE). The Sermons of Mr. 
Yorick. 6 vols. 16mo, original calf, worn, hinges broken or weak. 
/00- London, 1784 
From HAWTHORNE’S LIBRARY, with autograph dated 1832 in each volume. On 
the title-page of each volume appears the autograph signature of ‘‘ Nath. Hawthorne, 
1832;”’ five of the volumes bear the autograph signature of Hawthorne’s Grand- 
father, ‘‘Richard Manning’’ (all of the volumes carry his bookplate); and in one 
volume appears autograph signature, address and date by Julian Hawthorne. 
Julian Hawthorne, in writing about the above states,—" The Sermons of Yorick 
(Laurence Sterne) five volumes, published in London, 1784, each of them containing 
Hawthorne's signature. The volumes are in perfect condition. Of the sermons, Haw- 
thorne once said they were ‘the best ever written.’”’ 


394. HawTHorNe’s Copy. A History of the Late Siege of Gibraltar. With a 

, Description and Account of that Garrison, by a Captain in the Late 

5, Seventy-Second Regiment, or, Royal Manchester Volunteers. 16mo, 
original sheep, hinge cracked, front and back fly-leaves missing. 

Philadelphia, 1789 

ON THE TITLE-PAGE ARE STAMPS, IN RED AND BLACK, “‘N. Hathorne.” These 


are the stamps of the father of Nathaniel Hawthorne, who was a sea captain and 
who died 2 years after Nathaniel’s birth. 


395. Hawrtuorner’s Copy. Puiiny. C. Plinii Cecilii, Secundi Epistolarum. 
Ip Libri X. 12mo, old calf, marbled edges. Londini, 1790 


HAW1THORNE’S AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE, “Nath. Hawthorne,” on fly-leaf. 


396. HAWTHORNE’s Copy. MosHEIM (JOHN LAWRENCE). An Ecclesiastical His- 
tory, Ancient and Modern. In Six Volumes. (Vol. IV. only.) 8vo, 
/ 0, — original sheep, worn. Philadelphia, 1798 


HAWTHORNE’S Copy, with his autograph signature, ‘‘ Nath. Hawthorne, Concord,” 
on half-title, and, on title-page, Mrs. Hawthorne has written the family name of 
‘* Hawthorne.” 


397. HawTHoRNE’s Copy. RoussEAu (J. J.). Emile, ou de l’Education. Nou- 

go. velle Edition. Tome Troisieme. 16mo, original wrappers, uncut, much 

} : broken. Paris, 1802 
Bears autograph signature ‘‘ Nath. Hawthorne,” on front fly-leaf. 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


A REMARKABLE MEMORANDUM BOOK—IN THE POSSESSION OF THREE 
GENERATIONS OF THE HAWTHORNE FAMILY, AND IN WHICH NONE 


OF THEM WROTE ANYTHING OTHER THAN THEIR NAMES 


398. HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL). Agenda des Gens d’Affaires ou Tablettes Utiles 


AT 


et Commodes. Pour les Affaires Civiles, soit de Tribunaux ou de Com- 
merce, et pour les Rendez-vous. 16mo, original full red morocco, with 
“N. Hathorne”’ stamped in gold on front cover, gilt edges. Paris, 1806 

On the inside of the front cover, and in one other place, appears the autograph 
signature, address and date, ‘“‘1806.’’ of ‘‘Nathanigl Hathorne,”’ the FATHER of the 
Novelist; on the half-title appears, in the HANDWRITING OF THE GREAT NOVELIST, 
*“ Nathaniel Hathorne, Raymond Maine, 1822;’’ on the lower half of the half-title 


appear the autograph signatures, addresses and dates of ‘“E. M. Hawthorne,’ and 
“Julian Hawthorne.’ These signatures are the only entries in the book. 


FROM THE LIBRARY OF NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE 


399. [HAWTHORNE (NATHANIEL).] The American Book-keeper; comprising a 


I30- 


complete System of Book-Keeping, in the True Italian Form, or by Double 
Entry, both by Theory and Practice, etc. By B. Sheys. 8vo, original 
sheep, enclosed in fuli crimson levant solander case, back gilt-tooled in 
the style of Roger Payne. New York: Collins and Co., 1818 


OF EXTRAORDINARY INTEREST, BEING NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE’S COPY, WITH 
His FuLL AUTOGRAPH WRITTEN IN 10 DIFFERENT PLACES, in varied forms. The 
autographs are as follows: “‘ Nath. Hathorne,”’ “‘ Nathl. Hathorne, Oct. 25th, 1819"’ (in 
pencil), ‘‘Nathl. Hathorne’s Book, Salem, Oct. 25th, 1819"’ (a fine, bold signature, 
with pen ornamentation beneath), *‘ Nath. Hawthorne, 1827,’’ ‘‘ Nath. Hawthorne, 
Feb. 28th, 1827, ‘‘ Nathaniel,’ ‘‘ Nath. Hawthorne,” ‘‘ Nathl. Hathorne, Salem, Nov. 
181o9”’ (a fine, bold signature, with pen ornamentation beneath), ‘‘ Nath. Hawthorne,” 
‘‘Nathaniel Hathorne, Salem, 1820’’ (with pen ornamentation beneath), ‘‘ Nath. 
Hawthorne"’ (in pencil), and ‘‘Hawthorne.’’* In addition to the foregoing, he has 
scratched in his initials ‘‘N. H.,’’ possibly with the point of a nail. Also, on title, 
‘‘N. Hathorne,’’ an impression from his father’s woodcut die-stamp (13/4 x 3/sin.). 
Also with ‘‘Sheys’ Book-Keeping to Cushing and Appleton Dr.................. 
Sacso, oneys. Dook-Keeping Dr. to. cashes... ics c sats ..-$7.50,”" in his auto- 
graph, and several names, probably those of members of his class. 

In 1819 Hawthorne was sent from Raymond, Me. (where his mother and sister 
were living), to continue his studies in Salem with his uncle, Robert Manning, who 
defrayed the expenses of his education. He was then 15 years of age. Apart from 
the extraordinary number of signatures that the above contains, Ir IS PossIBLy 
THE Most INTERESTING MEMENTO OF THE AUTHOR OF ‘“‘ THE SCARLET LETTER"’ 
THat Has Ever BEEN OFFERED AT AUCTION, THE FINEST AND BOLDEST SIGNA- 
TURES IN THE VOLUME HAVING BEEN WRITTEN WHEN HE WaAs ONLY I5 YEARS 
oF AGE. WHEN IT Is TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT THAT THE EARLIEST FRAGMENT 
oF His WRITING Now ExtTanrt Is A LETTER WRITTEN FROM SALEM, DEC. 9, 1813, 
It Is APPARENT WHAT ESPECIAL INTEREST THIS VOLUME POSSESSES. Hawthorne 
altered the form of spelling his name from Hathorne to ‘‘Hawthorne,”’ but it is not 
definitely known at what date he did so. His sisters also adopted the alteration. 
Early in 1820 Hawthorne was employed part of the day by his uncle, William 
Manning, as bookkeeper, who was the proprietor of a line of stages that connected 
with all parts of New England. It is apparent that this kind of work was dis- 
tasteful to him, and that he intended literature as his vocation, for in a letter about 
this time to his sister Elizabeth he says in part. ... ‘‘No man can be a poet and 


a bookkeeper at the same time.’’ THis IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE BOOK HE USED FOR 


His STUDIES TO QUALIFY HIMSELF AS BOOKKEEPER TO HIs UNCLE. 


400. HAWTHORNE’S Cory. Laws of Bowdoin College in the State of Maine. 


Ab ieee 


8vo, original printed wrappers. Brunswick, 1824 
HawTHORNE Has WRITTEN Hits NAME No LEss THAN SIx TIMES ON THE FRONT 
WRAPPER, also on the verso of the ‘‘Contents’”’ leaf, and on the title-page. Both 
covers are literally covered with writing in the autograph of Hawthorne. He has 
spelled his name in various ways; on the title-page it reads,—‘' Nathaniel Hathorne,”’ 
the same on the verso of the ‘‘Contents’”’ leaf, and on the front wrapper (three 
times) as ‘“‘ Nathaniel Hathorne,”’ and on the same wrapper it also appears once as 
‘‘ Nath. Hawthorne’ and twice as ‘‘ Hawthorne.” 
Julian Hawthorne, in writing about the above, states,—‘‘The Laws of Bowdoin 
College, 1824, is a copy which came into Hawthorne's possession during his course 


[Continued 


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[No. 400. HAwTHORNE’s Copy—Continued] 


in Bowdoin college, which he entered in 1821 at the age of 17. It contains only speci- 
mens of his signature, and other youthful scribblings. A unique copy (as far as I 
know) of the ‘Laws’ for that year.” 


401. HAwTHORNE’s Copy. MarmonteL. Memoirs of Marmontel, Written by 


Himself. (Vol. 1 only.) 12mo, original cloth, worn. London, 1829 
er BEARS HAWTHORNE’S AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE “Nath, Hawthorne,” ON FRONT 
id Fiy-LEaAF. 


402. HAWTHORNE’S Copy. SPARKS (JARED). The Life of Gouverneur Morris, 
b _ With Selections from His Correspondence and Miscellaneous Papers. In 
» 6Three Volumes. (Vol. II only.) 8vo, original boards, cloth back with 
paper label. Boston, 1832 


HAWTHORNE’S Copy, with his autograph signature on inside of front cover. 
From the library of his sister-in-law, E. P. Peabody. 


403. HAWTHORNE’S COPIES. SMEDLEY (Rev. Epwarpb). History of the Re- 
formed Religion of France. Vol II (issued in 3 vols.). 16mo, original 
7, ~ cloth, worn and stained, pages loose and loose in cover. New York, 1834; 
. CHAUCER’s Legends of Goode Women. Edited, with an Introduction and 
Notes, Glossarial and Critical, by Hiram Corson. 12mo, original cloth, 

worn. Philadelphia, 1864. Together, 2 vols. 12mo and 16mo, cloth. 
New York and Philadelphia, 1834-1864 
HawTHoRNE’s Copies. In the first mentioned Hawthorne’s AUTOGRAPH SIG- 
NATURE appears on the recto of the fly-leaf. In the second his AUTOGRAPH SIG- 


NATURE appears on the title-page, and on the fly-leaf appears the following inscrip- 
tion by the publishers,—‘‘ Nathaniel Hawthorne, Esq. With the compliments of the 


Publisher. Philada. Jan. 15, 1864.” 


404. HAWTHORNE’S (NATHANIEL) Copy. MILTON (JouHn). The Poetical Works 
of John Milton. With Notes, and a Life of the Author. Vol. I Only 

40, - (should be 2 vols.). Frontispiece. 8vo, original cloth, text somewhat 
foxed. Boston, 1838 


LIAWTHORNE’S Copy witH His AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE, ‘‘ Nath. Hawthorne,’ on 
reverse of front cover. Inserted is a note, a copy of a passage from “From Haw- 
thorne Reading by Julian Hawthorne,” p. 116, written in Mr. Wakeman’s auto- 
graph, in which passage Hawthorne mentions the purchase of the above volume 
for his library, together with other books for the same, and having consulted with his 
intended wife on the subject of books for their library. 


405. HawTHoRNE’s Copy. SouTHey (Ropert). The Life of William Cowper, 

20 — 2vols. tI2mo, cloth, worn and stained. Boston, 1839 

, NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE’S Copy, WITH HIS AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE,—“ Nath. 
Hawthorne,’’ on the fly-leaf of both volumes. 


PROOF THAT “A VISIT TO THE CELESTIAL CITY” WAS NOT WRITTEN 
BY HAWTHORNE 


406. HAWTHORNE’s Copy. [Tappan (Ws. B.).] A Visit to the Celestial City. 

Revised by the Committee of Publication of the American Sunday-School 

30 = Union. Illustrated; plates colored by hand. 16mo, original cloth, worn 
¢ . 


and waterstained. Philadelphia [1844] 
PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed: ‘‘N. Hawthorn (sic), Esq. with the respects of Wm. 
B. Tappan.’ Pasted in is a page bearing Hawthorne’s autograph signature. 


The concensus of opinion has long been that Hawthorne was the Author of this 
book, but THis Copy PRovEs PositIVELy THatT HE Was Not. The book, which 
bears no copyright notice on reverse of title-page, is undoubtedly a pirated adap- 
tation of Hawthorne’s ‘‘ Celestial Railroad,’’ by William B. Tappan, who crowned 
his effrontery by sending a copy to the Author of the “ Celestial Railroad.’’ A most 
interesting and important literary item. ES 


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407. HAwTHORNE’s Copy. Hoop (THomas). Poems. 12mo, original wrappers. 
New York, 1846 


/ 5? NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE’S Copy, with his autograph signature on front cover. 
e Purchased by Mr. Wakeman from the Misses Manning, with his manuscript note 
to that effect, laid in. 


408. HAWTHORNE’s Copy. RUSKIN (JOHN). The Seven Lamps of Architecture. 
AT illustrations, drawn and etched by the Author. 12mo, original cloth, 
* worn. New York, 1849 


On INSIDE OF FRONT COVER, APPEARS INSCRIPTION, IN HAWTHORNE’S HAND- 
WRITING, “Mrs. Hawthorne, from Miss Blagdon, Florence.” 


409. HAWTHORNE’s Copy. [MANSFIELD (L. W.).] The Morning Watch. A 
b — Narrative. 12mo, original cloth. New York, 1850 


HAWTHORNE’s Copy, bearing presentation inscription on front fly-leaf,—‘* Hon. 
N. Hawthorne. With the sincere regards of L. W. Mansfeld.” 


WITH A. L. S. BY HERMAN MELVILLE TO HAWTHORNE INSERTED 


410. HAwTHORNE’s Copy. MELVILLE (HERMAN). Redburn: His First Voyage. 
12mo, original cloth, worn and shaken. New York, 1850 
3 é ~  HawtHORNE Has WritTEN, on front fly-leaf, “Nath. Hawthorne, from the Pub- 
lishers,”’ (very much blotted); Julian Hawthorne has written his name several times, 
and inserted is a 4-page A. L. S. by MELVILLE, reading in part,—‘‘ That side-blow 
thro. Mrs. Hawthorne will not do. I am not to be charmed out of my promised pleasure 
by any of that lady’s syrenisms. You, sir, I hold accountable, and the visit (in all 


its original integrity) must be made.” 


411. HAwTHorNE’s Copy. CorNwaLt (Barry). English Songs, and Other 
Small Poems. 16mo, contemporary calf, gilt, marbled edges, rubbed. 
/0, ne London, 1851 


PRESENTATION Copy FROM BARRY CORNWALL TO HAWTHORNE, bearing inscrip- 
tion on title-page,—‘‘ Nathaniel Hawthorne, Esq. with the kind regards of the Author.”’ 


412. HAwTHORNE’s Copy. MansFIELD (L. W.). Up Country Letters. Frontis- 
tispiece and engraved title. 12mo, orignal cloth. New York, 1852 


-_ 
g. On Front FLy-LEAF APPEARS INSCRIPTION, IN HAWTHORNE’S HANDWRITING, 
‘Sophia A. Hawthorne, from the Author. August 2oth, 1852.” 


413. HawTHorne’s Copies. READE (JOHN EpmuND). Poetical Works. In Foun 
Volumes (Vols. 3 and 4 only). 1857; CoRNWALL (BARRY). Essays and 
— Tales in Prose. In Two Volumes (Vol. 2 only. 1853; Byrom (WILLIAM). 
* Sketches from Life. 1852. Together, 4 vols. 12mo, original cloth, one 
back with piece lacking. Boston and London, 1852-1857 
The First Three Volumes bear inscriptions, in HAWTHORN’S HANDWRITING, 
“‘ Nath. Hawthorne, from the Author’’; the last volume bears presentation inscription 
from the Author to Hawthorne. ‘ 


Julian Hawthorne, in writing about the second mentioned above states,—" T. he 
volume (2) of Essays by Barry Cornwall (Bryan Walter Proctor) was given by him 
to Hawthorne. . . . The first volume has been long since lost... .” 


414. HawrHorne’s Copy. Boots (HENRY). Master and Man. 12mo, original 
cloth. London, 1853 


—~ 
/ BEARS, ON FRONT FLyY-LEAF, INSCRIPTION, IN HAWTHORNE'S HANDWRITING, 
id reading,—"‘Nath’l. Hawthorne, from Mr. Wm. Rathbone.’ 


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415. HAwTHorNE’s Copy. Tasso. Godfrey of Bulloigne. From the Italian 
of Tasso by Edward Fairfax. Frontispiece. 2 vols. in 1, 12mo, original 
/o- cloth, worn. London, 1853 


On Front FLy-LEAF Is HAWTHORNE’S AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE AND DATE, 
‘““Hawthorne. April rath, 1855." 


416. HAWTHORNE’S Copy. KINGSLEY (CHARLES). Glaucus; or, The Wonders 
/5- of the Shore. 16mo, original cloth. Boston, 1855 
é 


HAwTHORNE’s Copy, with inscription, in his handwriting, on front fly-leaf, 
“ Nath’l. Hawthorne, from the Publishers.” 


417. HawrHorne’s Copy. READE (CuaRLEs). Clouds and Sunshine; and Art: 
es Dramatic Tale. 12mo, original cloth, worn, back damaged. 
g, Boston, 1855 


BEARS, ON FRONT FLyY-LEAF, INSCRIPTION, IN HAWTHORNE’S HANDWRITING» 
“ Nath]. Hawthorne, from the Publishers,”’ under which is written, in his son’s hand- 
writing, ‘‘Julian Hawthorne, 1884.” 


418. HawTHORNE’s Copy. TAYLOR (BAYARD). Poems of the Orient. 12mo, 


a original cloth. Library stamp on title-page and first page of the poem. 
i Boston, 1855 
First Epition. BEARS, ON FRONT FLY-LEaAF, INSCRIPTION, IN HAWTHORNE’S 
HANDWRITING. ‘“‘Nath’l. Hawthorne from the Publishers.” 


419. HAWTHORNE’S Copy. Moore (Tuomas). Cantus Hibernici, Auctore 
/ ly _ Thoma Moore. Latine Redditi. 8vo, original cloth. Leamington, 1856 
‘ 


On THE FRonNT Fiy-LeaF Is WRITTEN “‘ Nath. Hawthorne, Liverpool, May rath, 
1856,” in Hawthorne’s handwriting. From the library of E. P. Peabody. 


420. HawTHoRNE’s Copy. [ALCOCK (StR RUTHERFORD).] Life’s Problems. 
_ Essays; Moral, Social, and Psychological. 12mo, original cloth. 
[a. London, 1857 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR TO HAWTHORNE, with inscription on 
end-paper ‘With the Author's Compts.”” and HAWTHORNE’S SIGNATURE, “Nath. 
Hawthorne, June 25th, 1857,’ on end-paper. 


421. HawTHorne’s Copy. Dearforgil: the Princess of Brefney. A Historical 
5 Romance of 1152-1172. By the Last Earl of Desmond. 12mo, original 
’ 


cloth, uncut. : London, 1857 
PRESENTATION Copy TO HAWTHORNE, FROM THE AUTHOR'S DAUGHTER, with 
inscription on front end-paper,—‘‘ Nathaniel Hawthorne, Esqre. With the compts. 


of the Author's daughter. Margaret I. Gibson.” 


422, HAWTHORNE’S Copy. BENNETT (W. C.). Queen Eleanor’s Vengeance, and 
Other Poems. 12mo, original cloth. London, 1857 


-_ 
/ O, PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed by the Author, on title-page: “Nathaniel Haw- 
thorne, Esqre. with the admiration and respect of the Author.” 


423.° HAWTHORNE’S Copy. Brown (DR. Joun). Rab and His Friends. 12mo, 


original wrappers, broken. Edinburgh, 1860 
pa GG . PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed: ‘‘The Author of the Scarlet Letter from Rab's 
‘ surviving Friend. Edin, 23 Rutland St. June r1th, 1860." On front cover is pres- 


entation inscription from Mrs. Hawthorne, “EF. I. Weir. From Mrs. Hawthorne.’ 


424. HAWTHORNE’S Copy. [RoBeRTs (MaArGaRET).] Mademoiselle Mori: A 
g sd Tale of Modern Rome. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1860 
6 


HAWTHORNE’S Copy, with his autograph signature ‘‘Hawthorne,”’ on front end- 
paper. The autograph of Julian Hawthorne appears at head of “‘Preface.”’ 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


HAWTHORNE POINTS OUT THE SHAKESPEARIAN PLAYS WRITTEN BY 
LORD BACON 


425. HawTHoRNE’s Copy. Dixon (WILLIAM HEpPworTH). Personal History 
of Lord Bacon, From Unpublished Papers. 12mo, original cloth. 
Boston, 1861 


oe 
70, NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE’S Copy, on the front fly-leaves of which he has written 
his wife’s name, with the notation that it was given to her by J. T. Fields. 
A Copy OF THE VERY GREATEST IMPORTANCE, as, where there are references to 
Shakespeare’s Plays, throughout the text, Hawthorne has written notes stating 
that they were written by Bacon, and giving his reasons for so believing. 


426. HAWTHORNE’s Copy. BrownLow (W.G.). Sketches of the Rise, Progress, 
and Decline of Secession; with a Narrative of Personal Adventures Among 

7. the Rebels. Frontispiece and other illustrations. 12mo, original cloth. 
Philadelphia, 1862 


BEARS, ON INSIDE OF FRONT Cover, the family name, ‘‘ Hawthorne,” in the 
AUTOGRAPHS OF BoTH HAWTHORNE AND HiIs WIFE. 


427. HAwTHoRNE’s Copy. [Davis (REBECCA Harpinc).] Margaret Howth. A 
M7 Story of To-day. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1862 
a 


On front fly-leaf is inscription, in Hawthorne s handwriting, ‘‘ Nath’l. Hawthorne 
from the Author.” 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM BAYARD TAYLOR TO HAWTHORNE 


428. HawtTHorne’s Copy. Tayior (Bayarp). Hannah Thurston: A Story of 
7 1 ge American Life. 12mo, original cloth. New York, 1864 
8 


First EDITION. PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription on front fly-leaf reading, 
—‘‘To Nath'l. Hawthorne, with the kind.regards of Bayard Taylor. Dec. 1863.” 
A CHARMING ASSOCIATION ITEM. 


429. HAwTHORNE’s Copy. HERON (Mary). The Mandan Chief. A Tale in 
= Verse. 12mo, original cloth. London, circa 1856 


~ HaAwTHORNE’s Copy, with notation in his hand, ‘‘ Nath. Hawthorne from the 
Author. Jan. 15th, 1856.” 


. ] 


HAWTHORNE’S COPY WITH FIFTEEN SIGNATURES 


430. HAWTHORNE’S Copy. SYLVESTER (JosuaH). Du Bartas. His Divine 

_. Weekes and Workes: With A Complete Collection of all the other most 

YS » Delightfull Workes, Translated and Written by that famous Philomusus, 

Josuah Sylvester, Gent. Folio, old calf, worn, several pages torn, lacking, 

and otherwise very muchimperfect. Sold not returnable. London, 1641 

' THROUGHOUT THE VOLUME THE GREAT ROMANCER HAS WRITTEN His NAME 

15 OR More Times, as ‘Nath."’, ‘‘ Nathaniel,” etc. Julian Hawthorne has also 

written his name in some places. A Most INTERESTING MEMENTO OF THE HAw- 
THORNES, FATHER AND SON. 

Julian Hawthorne, in writing about the above, states,—" The ‘Du Bartas’ volume 
contains numerous signatures of my father, and other inscriptions. He read these 
poems quite thoroughly, and admired many passages of them. The date ‘1726’ appears 
written on the title-page, in connection with my father’s signature. I am unable to 
explain this. My father’s father (the only other bearer of the name ‘ Nathaniel’) was 
born 1775. 


431. HawtHorne’s Copies. Irvinc (WasHINGTON). Life of George Washing- 
_ ton. In Three Volumes (Vol. 2 only). 1856; WINTHROP (THEODORE). 
/.~ Edwin Brothertoft. 1862; Arkin (BERKELEY). The Old, Old Story, 
Love. 1862. Together, 3 vols. 12mo, original cloth, very much worn, 

and half morocco. Sold as is. Not RETURNABLE. 
Various places, 1856-1862 
{Continued 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


[No. 431. HAwTHORNE’s Copres—Continued] 


NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE’S CopPliEs; the first bearing presentation inscription from 
Hawthorne to his daughter Una (unfortunately cut into by binder); the second 
bearing Mrs. Hawthorne’s name, in her husband’s handwriting; the third bearing 
presentation inscription to Hawthorne from the Author. 


432. HawTHoRNE’s Copies. MiTForD (Mary RvussELL). Recollections of A 


on. 


Literary Life; and Selections from My Favourite Poets and Prose Writers. 
Frontispiece. 1859; Moore (THomAS). Odes of Anacreon, Translated 
into English Verse, with Notes. In Two Volumes (Vol. II only). 1805; 
HALLIWELL (JAMES ORCHARD). The Nursery Rhymes of England. 1843; 
RADECLIFFE (NOELL). St. Katharine of Alexandria. A Dramatic Legend. 
1859. Together, 4 vols. 16mo to 8vo, original cloth and morocco, worn. 


Tue First Two BEAk NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE’S SIGNATURE; the last two Mrs. 
Hawthorne’s signature ‘‘ Hawthorne.” 

Julian Hawthorne, in writing about Moore’s ‘‘Odes of Anacreon,” states,— 
‘‘ Another interesting book is an American Edition of Tom Moore's ‘Anacreon,’ which 
was given to my father by his brother-in-law, George Peabody.” 


COLLECTION OF LETTERS FROM EMERSON, HOLMES, BROWNING, ETC 
433. [HAWTHORNE (Mrs. SoputA).] A Collection of three Autograph Letters 


0, 


Signed, from R. W. Emerson, Courtney Putnam, and John L. Motley to 
Mrs. Hawthorne; and two Autograph Letters Signed, from Oliver Wendell 
Holmes, and Robert Browning, to ‘“‘ Miss Hawthorne” (Una). Together, 
5 pieces, as below described. 


A FINE COLLECTION, comprising,—(1) EMERSON (R. W.). 4pp. 12mo, Concord, 
Wednesday Morning, August 2, 1852. To Mrs. Hawthorne, relative to a paper 
which she confided to him, and in reference to a “wreck & fire’’; (2) PUTNAM (COuRT- 
NEY). 4pp. 12mo0, Buxted, Sussex, June 19, 1869. To Mrs. Hawthorne, relative 
to her publishing the passage from his verses which Nathaniel Hawthorne liked, 
also that he is sending her a few privately printed verses; (3) MoTLEy (J. L.). 
4pp. 17 Arlington St., London, 10 Feb. 1870. To Mrs. Hawthorne, in which he 
writes ‘“‘I am looking forward with longing to the publication of Hawthorne's English 
é& Italian journals, and shall read them with avidity when I get them as I do every- 
thing emanating from that unrivalled genius;’’ (4) BROWNING (ROBERT). 3pp. 
Io Warwick Crescent, W., June 26, 1872. To ‘‘Dear Miss Hawthorne," acknowl- 
edging the receipt of a book from her; (5) HOLMES (O. W.). 4pp. 12mo, Boston, 
July 24, 1868. To ‘‘My deay Miss Hawthorne.’’ A very interesting letter, one 
paragraph of which reads,—‘‘I am afraid my books have told you as much about me 
as you would care to know, for without being over-burdened my everyday life has been 
much taken up with common cares and duties. . . .” 


MRS. HAWTHORNE’S, UNA HAWTHORNE’S AND JULIAN 
/ HAWTHORNE’S COPIES 


434. JULIAN HAWTHORNE’S Copy. PATMORE (CovENTRY). Florilegium Amantis. 


6. 


‘Florilegium Amantis.’ The poet gave me this copy in 1879, when I was living near 


Edited by Richard Garnett. 12mo, original cloth, uncut. London [1879] 


PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed: ‘‘Julian Hawthorne from Coventry Patmore, 
March 28, 1879.”’ 
Julian Hawthorne, in writing about the above, states,—‘‘. . . Coventry Patmore’s 


him in Hastings, England. The selections are said to have been made by Mr. Richard 
Garnett, but Patmore admitted to me that he had done the work himself. He first met 
my father in 1857, and afterwards renewed the acquaintance with my mother in 1870. 
I have added a letter from him to her.”’ 


435. Mrs. HAWTHORNE’S AND JULIAN’S Copies. Swain. Memoir of Robert 


1B 


Swain, 1846; Huco (Vicror). ' Les Orientales, 1829. Together, 2 vols. 
I2mo ahd 8vo, original cloth and leather. Paris and no place, 1829-1846 


The First bears inscription, in Mrs. Hawthorne’s handwriting, stating that it 
was given to her by Mrs. Swain; the second is a presentation copy from Richard 
Henry Stoddard to Julian Hawthorne. 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


436. Mrs. HawTHorne’s Copy. CATTERMOLE (REv. R.). The Book of the 
Cartoons. Engravings by Warren (plates foxed and one damaged). 8vo, 
original cloth, worn, back torn. London, 1837 
Bears Mrs. HAwTHORNE’S AUTOGRAPHS, BEFORE AND AFTER HER MARRIAGE, 


i. e., ‘S.A. Peabody,” and ‘‘ Hawthorne,” the latter her usual form of signature in books 
after her marriage. 


437. Mrs. Hawrtuorne’s Copy. KEESE (JOHN — Editor). The Poets of 
America: Illustrated by One of her Painters. Numerous full-page and 

/ SD and text engraved reproductions. 12mo, original black leather, gilt, gilt 
7° edges, back repaired, recased, new end-papers inserted; text somewhat 
foxed. New York, 1840 
INTERESTING VOLUME. Inserted is a pencil note in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, 

reading, ‘‘ This interesting volume was owned by Miss Peabody, before her marriage, 

and has her autograph (in pencil, on fly-leaf) ‘S. A. Peabody, 1839.’ Hawthorne has 


also inscribed it, ‘S. A. Hawthorne, 1839’ (im ink). This was the year of their marraige 
From E. P. P.’s (Peabody) library.”’ 


438. Mrs. HAwTHorNE’s Copy. MILNES (RICHARD MONCKTON). Poems, 
2 Ky‘) Legendary and Historical. 12mo, original cloth, uncut. London, 1844 


Mrs. HawTHorne’s Copy, with the family name, ‘‘Hawthorne,’’ on the front 
end-paper in her handwriting. 


439. UnA HAWTHORNE’s Copy. EDGEWORTH (MariA). The Parent’s Assistant: 
or, Stories for Children. Jllustrated. 2 vols. 16mo, original cloth, worn 

i “ and shaken. London, 1853 
: IN THE First VOLUME IS UNA HawTHORNE’S AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE AND DATE, 


AND IN BotH VOLUMES Mrs. HAWTHORNE HAS WRITTEN THE FAMILY NAME 
** Hawthorne.”’ 


OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES 


Numbers 440 to 621, inclusive 


440. [Ho_mes (OLIVER WENDELL).] Order of Exercises ion Commencement, 
— XXVI August, MDCCCXXIX. » [Harvard University, 1829.] 4pp. 4to, 
52 as issued. [Cambridge, 1829] 

r 


Number 9g in the Order of Exercises announces ‘‘A Poem. Oliver Wendell Holmes, 
Cambridge.’ Not mentioned either in Mr. Ives’ Bibilography nor Life and Letters 
of Holmes. 


COMPLETE SET OF SIX NUMBERS, IN ORIGINAL WRAPPERS 


441. [HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL).] The Collegian. In Six Numbers. Nos. 
I to VI. February to July, 1830. ALL PUBLISHED. 8vo, IN THE ORIGINAL 

a — Parts (6 in 5), original wrappers, uncut. Enclosed in cloth slip-case. 
id Cambridge, 1830 


In Wrappers. But FEw CopiEs OF THE WoRK ARE KNOWN. COMPLETE SET° 
EXTREMELY RaRE. Contains 24 poems by Holmes, of which only a few have 
been reprinted; also the prose sketch ‘‘An After-Dinner Vision,”’ by J. L. Motley, 
his first printed composition. 

_ Ives says in his bibliography of Holmes,—‘‘ The Collegian is almost invariably 

‘found in the shape of a bound volume. The compiler has been unable to place a 
set of the original numbers, although he is informed that such a set is in existence.”’ 
No copy in the Arnold collection. The Chamberlain collection contained the three 
last numbers only. But few copies have been sold in the last twenty years. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


THE SCARCE FIRST EDITION 


442. [Homes (OLIVER WENDELL).] The Gleaner, or Selections in Prose and 
Poetry, from the Periodical Press. 12mo, original boards, cloth back, 

gq = paper label, in cloth protection wrappers. Enclosed in full olive green 
] levant solander case, gilt mitred back, BY CURTIS WALTERS. Boston, 1830 


FINE Copy OF THE First EDITION. EXTREMELY RARE. at 
Contains ‘‘Evening, by a Tailor;’”’ ‘‘The Treadmill Song;’’ and ‘The Banditti,”’ 


by Holmes. These are the first poems by Holmes to appear in a book. 


443. [HoLtmEs (OLIVER WENDELL).] Youth’s Keepsake. A Christmas and New 
Year’s Gift for Young People. Jllustrated. 16mo, original boards, leather 
back, gilt edges. Writing on title-page. Boston, 1831 
/O Contains ‘‘Crossing the Ford,”’ and ‘‘The Fairy World,’’ by Holmes. 
. 


444. [Ho-mes (OLIVER WENDELL).] The Harbinger. A May-Gift. [By Oliver 
Wendell Holmes, Epes Sargent, and Park Benjamin.] 12mo, original 

cloth, paper label. Writing on end-paper, light spots. Boston, 1833 

First Epition. Seventeen of the poems in this volume were written by Holmes. 


445. [Ho_mEs (OLIVER WENDELL).] The Harbinger. A May-Gift. [By Oliver 
— Wendell Holmes, Epes Sargent, and Park Benjamin.] 12mo, original 
7. cloth, paper label. Writing, in ink, on front end-paper. Boston, 1833 
First EDITION. Seventeen of the poems in this volume were written by Holmes. 

The William Harris Arnold copy. 


446. [Ho_tmrs (OLIVER WENDELL).] The Laurel. A Gift for All Seasons, Being 
ws aCollection of Poems, by American Authors. 16mo, original cloth, worn. 
3 : Boston, 1836 
Contains poems by Holmes now first collected—‘‘Old Ironsides,”" ‘‘To a Blank 
Sheet of Paper,’’ and others. VERY SCARCE. Not in Chamberlain, Arnold, Foote, 

or other collections. 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY WITH A. L. S. INSERTED 


447. [HOLMES (OLIVER WENDELL).] Library of Practical Medicine. Published 

w by Order of the Massachusetts Medical Society. Vol. VII. Containing 

g. Boylston Prize Dissertations for 1836 by Oliver W. Holmes, M.D.; Robert 
W. Haxall, M.D.; and Luther V. Bell, M.D. 8vo, original cloth. 

Boston, 1836 


PRESENTATION Copy, from the author, with his AUTOGRAPH INSCRIPTION, ‘‘ Charles 
W. Upham from O. W. H.’”’ The recipient was Holmes’ brother-in-law. 

Inserted is a 3-page Autograph Letter Signed, ‘‘Oliver Wendell Holmes M.D.," 
4to, Boston, Jan. 9th 1836. It refers to Holmes’ dissertation in this volume, pp.189- 
288, particularly to the subject of ‘‘Direct Exploration.’’ Letters by this writer 
signed ‘‘M. D.”’ are very rare. The date of the letter should evidently have been 
“*1837,'’ as the contents of the letter refer back to the matter in the volume above, 
printed the year previous. 


448. HoLmEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Poems. 12mo, original cloth, paper label, 
/2: uncut Somewhat spotted. Boston, 1836 
First EDITION. HOLMES’ First Book. The William Harris Arnold copy. 


449. [HomMEs (OLIVER WENDELL).] The Boston Book. 1837. Being Specimens 
peg of Metropolitan Literature. Edited by B. B. Thatcher. Engraved title. 
* 12m0, original cloth, somewhat foxed. Boston, 1837 


Contains selections from Oliver W. Holmes, E. Everett, N. P. Willis, J. G- 
Whittier, Wm. E. Channing, Jared Sparks, and other noted writers of the period. 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


450. Ho_mEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Boylston Prize Dissertations for the Years 
_ 1836 and 1837. Folding map of New England in colors. 8vo, original 
/0: cloth. In cloth protection covers. Somewhat foxed and three ink stains 
on title-page. Recipient’s signature in ink on front cover. Boston, 1838 
First Epition. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION: Copy, with inscription, by Holmes, 
on front end-paper, reading,—‘‘Dr. Hurd. With the respects of his much obliged 

servant. O. W. Holmes.” 


$1. HoLMEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Boylston Prize Dissertations for the Years 
1836 and 1837. 8vo, original cloth. Boston, 1838 


3° FinE Copy OF THE RARE First EDITION. 
52. HOLMES (OLIVER WENDELL). Homoeopathy, and its Kindred Delusions. 
Two Lectures Delivered before the Boston Society for the Diffusion of 
Useful Knowledge. 12mo, original boards, paper label. Boston, 1842 


First EDITION. 


453. HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL.) Homeeopathy, and its Kindred Delusions. 
Two Lectures Delivered before the Boston Society for the Diffusion of 


lo Useful Knoweldge. 12mo, original boards. 
: Boston: William D. Ticknor, 1842 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, with inscription in pencil 
on the fly-leaf reading,—‘*' Mr. Clapp—from his obliged friend O. W. Holmes.” 


454. [Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL).] Report of the Dinner Given to Charles 
Dickens, in Boston, February 1, 1842. Reported by Thomas Gill and 


a= William English. 16mo, original wrappers. Enclosed in cloth protection 
covers. Boston, 1842 


FINE Copy OF THE First EDITION. EXTREMELY RARE. 

With original verses, ‘‘The Stars their early Vigils Keep,’’ written for and sung 
on the occasion, by Holmes; ‘The Wery Last Observation of Weller, Senior,”’ 
by J. M. Field, and speeches by Dickens, Bancroft and others. 


ONE OF A FEW COPIES FOR PRESENTATION PURPOSES— 
WITH AUTOGRAPH 


455. Ho_mMEs (OLIVER WENDELL). The Contagiousness of Puerperal Fever. 
8vo, original paper cover (back cover missing). Enclosed in cloth pro- 


5 80 tection covers. [Boston, 1843] 
ONLY A FEw Copies OF THIS PAMPHLET WERE STRUCK OFF FOR PRESENTATION 


TO THE AUTHOR’S FRIENDS. | mor 
PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Holmes, on front wrapper, reading,— 


‘‘ Professor Jackson. With the Author's repsects.”’ This copy is of particular interest, 
as being presented to Prof. Jackson, to whom Holmes dedicated his book, ‘‘ Currents 


and Counter Currents.” 


456. HoimEs (OLIVER WENDELL). An Unpublished Poem. 1I2mo (8pp.), orig- 


inal wrappers. Enclosed in green linen portfolio, gilt lettered. 
/ | 0- ~ No place, no date, circa 1845 


PRIVATELY PRINTED. A printed note at the foot of page on 


verses were read at a me ) 
- Jess printed at a much later date, this pamphlet, in 


mation of the time of issue, 


in 1845. ¢ 
From the William Harris Arnold collection, with book-label. 


\9 


rd 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


457. Homes (OLIVER WENDELL). Poems. 16mo, original cloth, worn. 
London, 1846 


jo Contains some poems here appearing for the first time in book-form. 
rece PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Holmes, on front end-paper, reading,— 
‘Dr. Morton, with the Author's respects;’’ also autograph signature, ‘‘O. W. Holmes,” 
at top of title-apge. Inserted opposite the poem “‘Terpsichore,’’ p. 146, is a letter 
referring to this poem, and stating that it was never published separately. 


458. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Urania. A Rhymed Lesson. Pronounced 
= before the Mercantile Library Association, October 14, 1846. 8vo, ORIG- 
T= INAL WRAPPERS. Boston, 1846 


FINE Copy OF THE SCARCE FirST EDITION. 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Holmes, on front wrapper, 
reading,—‘‘ Dr. Jenks, from his obliged servant O. W. Holmes.” 


459. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Urania: A Rhymed Lesson. Pronounced 
= before the Mercantile Library Association, October 14, 1846. 8vo, 

i. ORIGINAL WRAPPERS. Enclosed in cloth protection covers. 

Boston, 1846 


First EDITION. 


460. [HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL).] Fox (Cuarves J.). History of the Old 
Township of Dunstable: including Nashua, Nashville, Hollis, Hudson, 
7= Litchfieid, and Merrimac, N.H.; Dunstable and Tyngsborough, Mass. 
Illustrated. 12mo, original cloth. Nashua, 1846 


First Epir1ion. First appearance of ‘‘The Pilgrim’s Vision’’ in bookform. 
Inserted is an intensely interesting 2-page AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY HOLMEs, 
regarding this poem, the second page of the letter CONTAINING Two FULL STANZAS 
OF THE PoEM which appears on pp. 51-54 inclusive of this book. 


461 Homes (OLIVER WENDELL). Dr. Holmes’s Introductory Lecture, delivered 
__. before the Medical Class of Harvard University, November 3, 1847. 8vo, 
a5. original wrappers. Enclosed in cloth protecting folder. Boston, 1847 


SIGNED AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy FROM THE AUTHOR, with inscription 
on front cover, reading,—‘‘ Dr. Inches from his friend O. W. Holmes.” ~ 


462. HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Autograph Manuscript Poem, (unsigned), 
J a «entitled, “A SENTIMENT.” Poem of, 24 lines, written in ink, on one side of 
0; a quarto page. 
A VERY FINE POEM, commencing: | 
; ‘The pledge of Friendship it is still divine, 
Though watery floods have quenched its burning wine." 
This Poem was first published in book form in ‘‘ Poems,” 1849. 


SIGNED PRESENTATION COPY OF FIRST ISSUE 


463. Hotmgs (OLIVER WENDELL). Poems. New and Enlarged Edition. 12mo, 
2 o- original cloth. Boston, 1849 
‘ @ 


First IssuE OF THIS EDITION. 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Holmes, on front end- 
paper, reading,—‘‘ Edwin P. Whipple, from his friend, O. W. Holmes.” 


64. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Poems. New and Enlarged Edition. 12mo, 
original boards, with paper label, and 4pp. of advertisements. 
Boston, 1849 
FINE Copy OF THE SECOND ISSUE OF THIS EDITION. 
Contains Prefatory Note entirely different from the first issue of this edition, 
and five additional poems. 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY OF FIRST EDITION 


465. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Astrea: The Balance of Illusions. A Poem 
delivered before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Yale College, August 14, 
1850. 12mo, original boards. Boston, 1850 


FINE Copy OF THE First EDITION. ' f 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Holmes, on front end- 
paper, reading,—"‘ Mr. Folsom, from his obliged friend, O. W. Holmes.” 


466. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Astrea: The Balance of Illusions. 12mo, 
original boards, UNcuT, and UNOPENED. Enclosed in dark red cloth 


nd 5: * folder. Boston, 1850 
a. First Epirion. This poem has never again been printed as written, except in 
the collection published in London (Routledge) in 1852. See IvEs' Bibliography 


of Holmes, p. 129. 


467. HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Astrea: The Balance of Illusions. A Poem 
delivered before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Yale College, August 14, 
1850. 12mo, original cloth. . Boston, 1850 


First Epition. Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading.— 
“Very scarce in cloth—a most unusual binding.” 


468. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Memorials for the Dead. An Address by 
— Rev. Henry Neill, and a Poem, by Oliver Wendell Holmes, delivered at 
3, the Dedication of the Pittsfield Rural Cemetery. Three issues. Together, 
3 vols. 8vo, wrappers, morocco, and cloth. | Boston, 1850 


The first two mentioned bear presentation inscriptions by the Rev. Henry Neill. 
Unusual to find all three issues sold as ore lot, as above. 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM HOLMES TO HAWTHORNE 


469. HotmeEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Elsie Venner: A Romance of Destiny. 2 vols. 
12mo, original cloth, volumes shaken, one signature loose. Boston, 1851 


4 | 0,7 First Epition. This work was dramatized, and the play produced in 1865 at 


the Boston Theater. 

AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR TO NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE, 
with the following autograph inscription, by Holmes, in ink, on the fly-leaf of 
Volume I,—‘‘ Nathaniel Hawthorne from his friend O. W. Holmes.” ; 

NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE’S Copy, with his Autograph Signature ‘‘ Hawthorne” in 
ink, in two places in Volume II, on the recto and on the verso of the front end-leaf. 


EXTREMELY RARE BROADSIDE 


470. HotMEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Response of Oliver Wendell Holmes, M.D., 
to the following Toast, proposed at the Entertainment Given to the 

35,7 American Medical Association, by the Physicians of the City of New 
4 York, at Metropolitan Hall, on the 5th of May, 1853. ORIGINAL BROAD- 
SIDE PoEM; 12 Stanzas of 8 lines each. Within ornamental border. Folio, 

enclosed in cloth protection covers. New York [1853] 


EXTREMELY RaRE. The Toast was:—‘‘ The Union of Science and Literature,— 
a happy marriage, the fruits of which are nowhere seen to better advantage than 


in our American Holmes.” ; 
From the J. C. Chamberlain collection with bookplate. 


EXCEEDINGLY RARE FIRST EDITION—APPARENTLY THE FIRST 
COPY TO BE SOLD IN PUBLIC SALE 


471. [Homes (OLIVER WENDELL).] Songs of the Class of MDCCCXXIX. 
(Printed for the use of the Class only.) 16mo, ORIGINAL WRAPPERS. 


Joo ig ; [Continued 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 
[No. 471. Hotmes (O. W.)—Continued] 


SONGS 


CLASS OF MDCCCXXIX. 


(Printed for the uso cf the Claas only.) 


BOSTON :— PRENTISS AND SAWYER, PRINTERS, 1%54. 


Enclosed in a full red morocco solander case, with inner cloth protecting 
wrapper. Boston: Prentiss and Sawyer, printers, 1854 


EXTREMELY RARE First EDITION. Laid in is a memorandum -in the autograph 
of Mr. Wakeman, which reads,—“' The first edition and it is an excessively rare book. 
Never been in auction room sale. Not in Chamberlain or other important collections.” 

This first edition consists of five poems, three are by Holmes, and two are by 
S. F. Smith. There was not a copy in the Wallace, Chamberlain, Maier, Arnold, 
or other important collections of American authors. No copy appears to be re- 
corded as having been sold at public sale. 


[See Reproduction of Title page] 
Y 


472. HOLMES (OLIVER WENDELL). Poem [A Sentiment]. Three stanzas, printed 
on the recto of the first leaf of a four-page leaflet, the other three pages 
¥0,- being blank. Dated May Ist, 1855. No place, 1855 


VERY RaRE. This leaflet is without title, but in ‘‘Songs in Many Keys”’ it appears 
under the heading of ‘‘A Sentiment.’’ On the outside of the envelope enclosing the 
item, is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, reading,—“ Distributed 
among the members gathered ut the Meeting of the American Medical Association in 
Philadelphia, May 1, 1855... ." 

From the J. Chester Chamberlain collection. 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


473. Hotmres (OLIVER WENDELL). Puerperal Fever, as a Private Pestilence. 


8vo, original wrappers. Boston, 1855 
+ This isa reprint of Holmes’ famous Essay ‘‘Contagiousness of Puerperal Fever." 
/0. This famous essay was first published about 1843, and produced such a storm of 


hostile criticism from the leading professors of Obstetrics in the country, and which 
established his claim to having made an original and valuable contribution to 
medical science. This edition contains many pages here printed for the first time. 


HOLMES’ RARE “ODE FOR WASHINGTON’S BIRTHDAY’’— 
ACCOMPANIED BY HIS A. L. S. REGARDING IT 


474. HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Autograph Letter Signed, 4pp. 4to, March 
13th, 1856. To an unnamed person. Accompanying this letter is a 
leaflet (4pp.) being the order of Exercises of ‘‘Celebration of the 124th 
Anniversary of the Birth-Day of Washington, by the Mercantile Library 
Association, February 22, 1856.’’ Together, 2 pieces. 1856 


8 5. = A Most ImporTANT LETTER, referring to his Ode which appears in the leaflet 
* accompanying this letter, also expressing his abolition views and stating that “‘our 
present Constitution makes us partners with slave-holders.’’ The letter reads in part,— 
“I regret that your kind feelings towards one should have involved you in a disagree- 
able controversy. Excuse me for not answering your letter immediately, as I have 
been occupied with the affairs of the College for the last day or two. I enclose the only 
authorized version of my Ode for Washington’s birth-day. I had nothing to do with 
any other. . . . I consider that our present Constitution makes us partners with slave- 
holders in slavery as much as a contract with thieves to restore stolen property to them 
would make us partners in their larceny. . . . Our feelings with reference to different 
individuals and races differ in degree, if not in kind. The interests of the white race, 
the most improvable, take strongest hold upon me; then those of the Blacks, the most 
attachable; and lastly those of the Indians, the least amenable to the higher social and 
civilising differences. But all are human, and I would suffer no wrong that I could 
help to be inflicted on any. You may judge from what I have said that I would cultivate 
the kindest feelings and use the most considerate language to our brothers of the South. 
Every expression which tends to alienate any portion of our country from the rest should, 
I think, in Washington's language, be indignantly frowned upon... .” 
Relative to the Ode, a portion of the left margin of which is lacking, but not 
injuring the text, Mr. Wakeman has written on the outside of the envelope,— 
“The only copy I ever saw. It was collected in Songs in Many Keys, 1862. S.H.W." 


475. Hotmss (OLIVER WENDELL). Valedictory Address to the Medical Gradu- 
— ates of Harvard University, March 19, 1858. 8vo, original wrappers. 


° Boston, 1858 
Frrst Epition. As fresh as on the day of issue. 


FIRST ISSUE WITH AUTOGRAPH MSS. POEM BY HOLMES INSERTED 


476. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table. Wath 

the half-title, the engraved title and the rubricated title and with tllustrations. 

/3 « i2mo, original cloth. Boston, 1858 
8 


SUPERB Copy OF THE First ISSUE OF THE FIRST EDITION. 

Inserted between pages 110 and 111, containing ‘The Chambered Nautilus,” 
Is A VERSE OF THE POEM, IN Ho_mEs’ HANDWRITING, signed and dated, reading 
in part,— 

“Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul, 
As the swift seasons roll! 


Let each new temple, nobler than the last, 
Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast. 


477. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table. Jllus- 
trated. 12mo, original cloth, some pages loose. Boston, 1858 

s® First EpITION, SECOND ISSUE. 
oe Laid in is a one-page AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED by Holmes, mentioning his 
poems, ‘‘The Chambered Nautilis,’’ ‘* The Voiceless,’”’ and ‘‘ The One Hoss Shay,” 

all three appearing in this book. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


478. HotmeEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Autograph Letter Signed, ‘“‘O. W. H.”’ 4pp. 
8vo, Boston, November 22d, 1858. To Mr. F. S. Cozzens. 


cy we Fine Humorous LETTER, with mention of WASHINGTON IRIVING, reading in 
5. @ part,—‘'. . . I hope that your health and spirits are like new wine in old botiles—or, 
old wine in new bottles . .. you... think too well of your friends, but that is such 
an amiable weapon (when we are the subjects of over valuation.) . . . about your 
delicious tempting offer of hospitality. Two things will be necessary before I can think 
of it. 1. That my Lecture evening at Yonkers be changed to Monday. 2. That I don't 
have the assma as I have heard a country lady call it. 
“IT shall have to give up most unwillingly the most enchanting prospect of a visit 
that I have looked forward to for years. .. . 
‘‘My dear friend only think how I want to come. And to have the chance, too, of 
seeing Mr. Irving. Why bless you, but for possible ‘bellows to mend’ I would walk to 
Sunnyside to see him with my shoes full of last year's unboiled marrow fat... .” 


479. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table. FIRst 
_ EDpiTIon. 1858. Inscription on title by E. D. G{racie|; The Same. 2 
5, vols. 1894. All illustrated, the latter by Howard Pyle. Together, 3 vols. 
12mo, cloth. Boston, 1858-1894 

The first named is a fair copy; the last named lacks 2 end-papers. 


PRESENTATION COPY OF “THE AUTOCRAT” 


480. HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL). The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table. 8vo, 
original cloth, gilt edges. Boston, 1859 


6y 0.~ FINE Copy OF THE RARE LARGE PAPER EDITION. 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Holmes, on front fly- 
leaf, reading,—‘‘ George T. Davis, from his friend and classmate, O. W. Holmes.” 


ONLY KNOWN COPY 


481 Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Facsimile Reproduction of the Manuscript 
of his poem,—‘“ Boston Common. Three Pictures. 1630: Leaflet of four 

/ 5” — pages, the reproduction appearing on the inside pages of this folded leaf. 
[Imprint] Entered according to an act of Congress, A.D. 1859, by F. H. 
Underwood in the Clerk’s Office of the District of Massachusetts 
Laid in is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, reading,—*‘ The 
poem was written for the fair in Aid of the fund to procure Ball's statue of Washington 
and was facsimiled and copyrighted by Underwood for sale there. Even the paper on 
which it is printed is the same as used by Dr. Holmes for his MSS. See Holmes Mss. 

in this collection. THE ONLY Copy Known. S. H.W.” 


HAWTHORNE’S COPY WITH HIS AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE 


482. Hoimes (OLIVER WENDELL). The Professor at the Breakfast-Table; With 
the Story of Iris.- 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1859 


& 50~ First EDITION. 
° NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE’S Copy, with his autograph signature, ‘‘ Hawthorne," 
on front end-paper. A copy of-exceptional interest, our Great Romancer’s copy 
of one of our Beloved ‘‘ Autocrat’s’’ most famous books. 


ONE OF ONLY TWO KNOWN COPIES 


483. HoLMEs (OLIVER WENDELL). The Promise. [A Poem written for Harriet 
Ryan’s Fair, for a Home for Destitute and Incurable Women, March 20, 


$0.~ 1859.] Leaflet, 4pp.12mo. The poem, signed O.,W. Holmes, is on p.1. * 
[Boston, 1859] 


THE EXTREMELY RARE ORIGINAL ISSUE. THE PRESENT COPY AND THE COPY 
SOLD IN THE FRANK MAIER SALE, ARE PROBABLY THE ONLY Two Copies KNOWN. 
Accompanying the above is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, 
signed with initials, reading,—‘‘ See Ives p. 136. The only copy known to me, though 
I suppose Ives must have seen another or perhaps this one before I acquiredit. S.H.W.” 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


THE EXCEEDINGLY RARE SECOND ISSUE—WITH POEMS NOT INCLUDED 


IN FIRST EDITION 


484. [Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL).] Songs and Poems of the Class of Eighteen 


322 


Hundred and Twenty-nine. Second Edition. Printed for the use of the 
Class only. Portrait. 12mo, flexible blind-stamped cloth covers, red 
edges. Enclosed in a full red levant morocco solander case. 
Boston, 1859 


THE EXTREMELY RARE SECOND EDITION. Conspicuous by its absence from the 
great Holmes collections of F. Maier, J. C. Chamberlain, and W. H. Arnold. 

The First Edition consisted of Five Poems (3 by Holmes, 2 by S. F. Smith): 
the ‘“‘Second Edition’’ contains EIGHT POEMS BY HOLMEs. 

Laid in, is a letter from Mr. Foley to Mr. Wakeman, relative to the volume, of 
which the following is an extract,—'‘ When compiling my little book in 05-06 I 
believe I sent out more than a dozen letters in pursuit of evidence that a second edition 
really existed—and failing to find any trace concluded that the 1868 was styled ‘third’ 
only in fun. Soon after the appearance of my book Mr. Potter of Harvard University 
Library wrote to say my note was contradicted by the presence of a copy on their shelves.” 

This copy is of great interest, in that a former owner, probably one of the ‘‘ Class 
of 1829’ has appended, in pencil, as footnotes, the names of the persons referred 


-to in Holmes’ poem ‘‘The Boys.’’ These notes appear on pp. 29-31. For instance 


Lea 


one line of the poem reads,—‘‘ That boy we call ‘Doctor’ and this we call ‘Judge 
at the foot of this page is appended, ‘‘7. Edward Luther Cunningham now living in 
Newport, 2, George Tyler Bigelow—Chief J ustice Supreme Court of Mass.” 


485. Hotes (Otver WeNDELL). Currents and Counter-Currents in Medical 


[3.~ 


Science. An Address delivered before the Massachusetts Medical Society, 
at the Annual Meeting, May 30, 1860. 8vo, original printed wrappers. 
Enclosed in cloth protecting folder. Boston, 1860 


SIGNED AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy FROM THE AUTHOR, with inscription 
on fly-leaf reading,—‘‘ Dr. Ruffaner from his friend O. W. Holmes.""’ A Memorandum 
in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, on a slip of paper laid in, contains the following 
note,—‘‘ This copy has a change in the text on p. 22 in Dr. Holmes’ hand.” 


486.. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Order of Exercises at the Musical Festival in 


pat 


Honor of Lord Renfrew, to be given by the City of Boston, at The Music 
Hall, on Thursday, October 18, 1860, commencing at Five o’ Clock, P.M. 
[With poem ‘International Ode’ by Holmes.] 4pp.; [Aso] Sheet of 
Music, with words of the ‘International Ode”’’; and Ticket of Admission 


to the Music Hall. Together, 3 pieces. [Boston, 1860] 
Accompanying this item is a memorandum, in pencil, in the autograph of Mr. 
Wakeman, reading,—‘‘ This is the first appearance im print of Holmes’ poem which 


was written for the occasion. Very rave. From Mr. Foley who writes concerning it 
‘I never saw that 1860 scrap before.’ I cannot learn of another copy. S 


487. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). The Professor at the Breakfast-Table, with 


2a 


the Story of Iris. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1860 


First Epirion. Inserted is an Autograph Letter Signed by Holmes, 1 Yepp.» 
dated Nov. 3rd, 1854, regarding delivering a lecture entitled ‘‘The Americanized 
European.” 


IMMACULATE COPY OF THE RARE LARGE PAPER ISSUE 


488. HoLMEs (OLIVER WENDELL). The Professor at the Breakfast-Table; with 


ATS 


the Story of Iris. 8vo, original cloth, solid gilt edges. Enclosed in a full 
red morocco solander case, decorative gilt back: Boston, 1860 


LARGE Paper. AN IMMACULATE Copy. It is seldom that a copy of the Large 
Paper edition of this work makes its appearance at public sale. This large paper 
issue was printed a year later than the First Edition. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


489. [HoLMEs (OLIVER WENDELL).] The Address of Mr. Everett and the Poem of 

Dr. O. W. Holmes at the Dinner given to H. I. H. Monseigneur the Prince 

Napoleon, September 24th, 1861. 8vo, original glazed printed boards, 

* uncut. Enclosed in cloth protecting folder. Cambridge, 1861 
PRIVATELY PRINTED. AN IMMACULATE COPY. 


490. [HoLtMEs (OLIVER WENDELL).] Chimes of Freedom and Union. A Collec- 
tion of Poems for the Times. By Various Authors. 24mo, original 


3 5. — printed wrappers. Boston, 1861 
: EXCEEDINGLY RARE. This little volume contains the original Hymn, ‘‘The 
Star Spangled Banner,’”’ by Bryant; ‘‘Eine feste Burg ist unser Gott’’ by Whittier; 

and the following contributions by Oliver Wendell Holmes,—‘*‘ Under the Washing- 

ton Elm,” ‘‘ Army Hymn,” “‘ Brother Jonathan’s Lament,’’ and “A Voice of the Loyal 


North.’’ 
Inserted at page 14, opposite the Hymn is the last stanza of “‘The Army Hymn”’ 


IN THE AUTOGRAPH OF HOLMES, with his Autograph Signature and date:— 
“*From treason’s rent, from murder’s stain, 
Guard Thou iis folds till Peace shall retgn— 
Till fort and field, till shore and sea 
Join our loud Anthem, Praise to Thee! 
(Signed) Oliver Wendell Holmes, 
Boston, August 16th, 1861.”’ 


PRESENTATION COPY TO THE SURGEON-GENERAL 
OF THE UNITED STATES 


491. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Currents and Counter-Currents in Medical 
Science, with Other Addresses and Essays. 12mo, original cloth. 


/ 22 - Boston, 1861 


First EDITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Holmes, 
on front fly-leaf, reading,—‘' William A. Hammond. With the sincere regard and 
respect of Oliver Wendell Holmes.’ A presentation copy of more than the usual 
interest—Holmes presenting one of his books on Medicine to the Surgeon-General 


of the United States. 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM HOLMES TO WHITTIER WITH BOTH 
SIGNATURES: AN ASSOCIATION ITEM OF THE GREATEST 
LITERARY IMPORTANCE 


492. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Elsie Venner: A Romance of Destiny. 2 
vols. 12mo, original cloth. Enclosed in a single full brown straight-grain 
3) O- morocco book-shaped case, gilt back, gilt line around sides. Boston, 1861 


First EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY FROM HOLMES TO WHITTIER, inscribed on 
fly-leaf of first volume,—‘‘ John G. Whittier, from his friend, O. W. Holmes.” Whit- 
tier has written his name, ‘‘ John G. Whittier,’ on the title-page of the second volume. 

It would be difficult to imagine a choicer association copy than this, presented 
by our ‘Beloved Autocrat’’ to ‘“‘The Quaker Poet.” 


AN IMPORTANT HOLMES PRESENTATION COPY 


493. Hotmrs (OLIVER WENDELL). Border Lines of Knowledge in some Provinces 
of Medical Science. An Introductory Lecture, Delivered before the 
pg Class of Harvard University, November 6th, 1861. 12mo, orig- 
¢ inal cloth. Boston, 1862 
First EpITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy to W. J. Radford, Chairman 

of the Medical Class of Harvard University, with inscription on front end-paper, 
reading,—‘‘ W. J. Radford, from his friend and Instructor, O. W. Holmes. Harvard 


University, Med. Dept. Dec. 26, 1861.” : 
There is inserted the original Autograph Letter Signed by Holmes, which he 
wrote to the Medical Class, in response to their request for permission to print 


the lecture. 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


PRESENTATION COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION 


494. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Border Lines of Knowledge in some Provinces 
of Medical Science. An Introductory Lecture, Delivered before the 

Medical Class of Harvard University, November 6th, 1861. 12mo, orig- 

QO“ inal cloth. Boston, 1862 


First EpITtION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Holmes 
on front end-paper, reading,—“‘E. P. Whipple from his friend, O, W. Holmes." 


495. [HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL).] Medical Directions written for Governor 
Winthrop by Ed. Stafford, of London, in 1643. With Notes, by O. W. 

| = Holmes, M.D. Reprinted from the Proceedings of the Massachusetts 
. Historical Society. 8vo, printed wrappers. Enclosed in cloth protecting 


folder. Boston, 1862 
Laid in, is a Memorandum in the Autograph of Mr. Wakeman, and signed, with 
initials, reading,—‘‘ This pamphlet seems to be rare. I cannot find a record of its sale 


in collections of Holmes that have been dispersed. S. H. W. 


WITH AUTOGRAPH STANZA WRITTEN BY HOLMES 


496. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). The Poems of Oliver Wendell Holmes. 
Frontispiece. 32mo, original cloth, gilt edges. Boston, 1862 


_ 
/ 0. Inserted is an Autograph Stanza, in Holmes’ handwriting, signed and dated, of 
his poem ‘‘ Union and Liberty,’’ which appears here in a book for the first time. 


497. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Songs in many Keys. 12mo, original cloth 
Mv. gilt top, uncut. Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1862 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION copy from the Author, with inscription,—“E. P. 
Whipple from his friend Oliver Wendell Holmes."’ 


498. [HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL).] War-Songs for Freemen, dedicated to the 
» Army of the United States. [Compiled by Prof, Boje Child ar2mo: 


» original wrappers. Enclosed in cloth protecting folder. 
Boston: Ticknor & Fields, 1862 


Contains, at p. 32 ‘‘ The Trumpet Song’’ by Holmes; its only appearance. Laid 
in, is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, reading,—*‘ Holmes poem 
The Trumpet Song was written for this book. This little book is very scarce.” 

From the J. C. Chamberlain collection, with bookplate. 


SIGNED PRIVATE COPY, WITH ANNOTATIONS BY HOLMES AND TWO 
AUTOGRAPH LETTERS FROM HOLMES WITH REFERENCE TO 
THE WORK 


499. Homes (OLIVER WENDELL). Oration delivered before The City Authorities 
. of Boston, on the Fourth of July, 1863, by Oliver Wendell Holmes. PRI- 

{ Jo. VATE Copy. 4to, full brown morocco gilt and blind tooling on sides, gilt 
edges. - Boston: J. E. Farwell & Co., 1863 


UNIQUE. THIS Copy OF THE First IssuE IS THE ONLY ONE KNOWN TO BE IN 
EXISTENCE. The leaf of Preface is signed in ink by Holmes,—‘‘O. W. Holmes.” 

The following is a transcript of the leaf‘of prefatory matter,—‘‘The reader has 
before him the first draft of the author’s Address, turned into large, legible type, 
for the sole purpose of rendering easier its public delivery. 

“It represents, therefore, a rough manuscript, without those additions, omissions, 
and emendations by which the text is commonly more or less changed between the 
earliest copy and the latest revised proof. 

‘By the liberality of the City Authorities, twelve copies, of which this is one, 
were printed, and placed at the author’s disposal. No others were struck off with 
the exception of those which the printers were allowed to preserve as typographical 


specimens.” 
[Continued 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


[No. 499, Hotmes (O. W.)—Continued] 


ORATION 


PELIVERED SEFORY 


THE CITY AUTHORITIES OF BOSTON, 


ON THE FOURTH OF JULY, 1863, 


BY 


OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES. 


PRIVATE COPY 


BOSTON: 
J. E. FARWELL AND COMPANY, PRINTERS, 
37 CoyGhess BTEKET 


1863. 


Tipped in, on the fly-leaf, are two Autograph Letters from Holmes to Mr. Liver- 
more, with reference to the above and others of his works.’ The letters are ex- 
tremely interesting, telling how the copies are ‘‘very handsomely bound by the City 
Authorities,’ and with mention of ‘“‘Mr. Sumner, Chief Justice Chase, and other 
dignitaries who were present to hear the success of Mr. Burlingame.” 

Contains an AUTOGRAPH CORRECTION BY HOLMES ON PAGE 59, and several words 
erased with pencil by him on page 62. 

Accompanying this volume, is a sheet containing a Memorandum in the auto- 
graph of Mr. Wakeman, and signed, which reads,—‘‘ This copy of the first issue ts the 
only one known to be in existence. Even Ives who went through every library and col- 
lection known (except Chamberlain's) evidently did not find one as he describes the second 
issue (with half title and page of corrections) as the first. His only access to the Cham- 
berlain Collection was a description of the two unique lectures which he got by mazl 
Jrom Mrs. C. The preface is autographed by Holmes. S. H.W.” 

The J. Chester Chamberlain copy, with bookplate. 


[See Reproduction] 


SECOND ISSUE OF THE “PRIVATE COPY” OF HIS 
FOURTH OF JULY ORATION 


500. HoL_MEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Oration delivered before The City Authorities 


507 


of Boston, on the Fourth of July, 1863, by Oliver Wendell Holmes. PRrI- 
VATE Copy. 4to, full brown morocco, blind tooled design on sides, gilt 
edges. Boston: J. E. Farwell & Co., 1863 


Tuis IS THE SECOND ISSUE, BUT IS ONE OF THE RARE PRIVATE COPIES OF WHICH 
ONLY TWELVE WERE PRINTED FOR THE AUTHOR’S USE. This copy contains a leaf 
entitled ‘Principal Alterations in the Address as Delivered and Printed,’’ also a 
half-title. After the first draft was taken off, the type was kept standing, some 
corrections and alterations were made and the oration was again printed in 4to, of 
which this is one of the copies. 

[Continued 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


[No. 500. HOLMES (O. W.)—Continued] 


Laid in the volume, is a note in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, which reads,— 
“‘Tves describes this edition as the First. He evidently was unaware that a previous 
issue was printed. This previous issue was Chamberlain No. 294 and that copy is now 
in this collection. It is evidently the only copy left as Ives dug deep and would have 
found it if in New England libraries. Ives’ only access to the Chamberlain collection 
was a description (by mail) of the 2 — 1863 lectures. See Ives bibliography.” 


LECTURE.—1863. 


{Private Copy.] 


THE separation of the young from its parent is a very 


gradual process in the higher animals. After its coloniza- 


tion into atmospheric life it still maintains intimate rela- 


tions with the source of its being, and her blood, in an- 


other form, long continues to circulate through its system. 


There is one class of animals whose connection with the 
[No. 503] 


RARE THIRD ISSUE: PRINTED FROM SAME TYPE AS THE 


“PRIVATE COPY” 


501. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Oration delivered before the City Authorities 


/ae 


of Boston on the Fourth of July, 1863. 4to, full morocco, hinges splitting, 
gilt edges. In cloth protection wrapper, leather backed. Boston, 1863 
Printed from the Same Type as the ‘“‘PRIvATE Copy,” but with corrections as 


delivered. This issue has 75 pages, inclusive of title. The title was reset, omitting 
“Private Copy,” and the work repaged, with the addition of a half-title ‘‘ Printed 


by Order of the Common Council.” 


The J. C. Chamberlain copy. 


502. Ho_mes (OLIVER WENDELL). Oration delivered before the City Authorities 


3 ~ of Boston on the Fourth of July, 1863. 4to, original wrappers. 


Boston: Ticknor & Fields, 1863 


First OcTAvo ISSUE. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


503. H 


570,- 


504. H 


lo- 


AUTHOR’S AUTOGRAPHED COPY 


otmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Lecture.—1863. (PRIVATE Copy.) Royal 
4to, half crimson morocco, uncut, original wrappers bound in. Enclosed 
in full crimson straight-grain morocco solander case. [Boston, 1863] 


EXTREMELY RARE. ONLY Copy KNOWN. AUTHOR’S COPY, WITH INSCRIPTION 
IN PENCIL BY THE AUTHOR ON First PAGE OF TEXT,—‘“‘One of six copies printed.”’ 
The words “Private Copy” within brackets, is printed on the first leaf of text. 

Tipped in on the fly-leaf is an Autograph Letter Signed, by Holmes, to an un- 
named person, Boston, Dec. 14, 1863, referring to this item. The letter reads in 
part,—‘‘I had a lecture which I shall deliver in Providence printed in great primer— 
the largest type they had. I paid just forty cents a page—had six copies printed only. 
.. 2’ He also relates to his Fourth of July Oration, and of which he writes,—" J 
had my ath July Oration printed very large for delivery—only 12 copies in all.”’ 

From the J. C. Chamberlain collection, with bookplate. 


[See Reproduction on Preceding Page] 


OLMES (OLIVER WENDELL). Broadside. Hymn by Oliver Wendell Holmes. 
Written expressly for the Great Central Fair. [With Music.] Imperial 
8vo. [Boston, 1864] 

ORIGINAL ISSUE. VERY SCARCE. Accompanying this item is a memorandum 
in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, reading,—‘“ This is the first edition of the poem 
and was printed in this form with music to be used at the Inaugural Ceremonies June 


7, 1864. An accident to the singers platform prevented. It was published in the Fair 
paper ‘Our Daily Fare’ June 8th.” 


505. [Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL).] The Drum Beat. Published by the Brooklyn 


ax 


and Long Island Fair, for the Benefit of the U. S. Sanitary Commission. 
Nos. 1-13, February 22nd to March 11th, 1864 (ALL IssuED). 13 num- 
bers (4pp. each), in sheets as issued, uncut and unopened. 

Brooklyn, 1864 


COMPLETE SERIES, AND ALL THAT WAS ISSUED. VERY SCARCE IN THE ORIGINAL 
Parts. Contains a humorous letter by Holmes. 


HOLMES’ OWN COPY, WITH HIS SIGNED AUTOGRAPH ATTESTATION 


THAT ONLY SIX COPIES WERE PRINTED 


506. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). New England’s Master-Key. 4to, half crim- 


Lp yer 


son morocco, uncut, original wrappers bound in. Enclosed in full crimson 
straight-grain morocco solander case. [Boston, 1864] 


EXTREMELY RARE. THE ONLY KNOwN Copy. AUTHOR’S COPY, WITH THE 
FOLLOWING AUTOGRAPH INSCRIPTION WRITTEN AT THE TOP OF THE FIRST PAGE, 
—‘‘One of six copies printed, O. W. Holmes." 

This copy was presented by Holmes to Mr. George Livermore and was purchased 
by Mr. J. Chester Chamberlain at the sale of Mr. Livermore’s library. When Mr. 
Chamberlain’s library was dispersed at public sale the item was purchased by Mr. 
Wakeman. 

This lecture was delivered before the ‘‘ Dowse Institute’’ in Cambridge in Novem- 
ber 1864, as stated by Charles Deane in his Memoir of George Livermore. On the fifth 
line of the first page appears the following ‘‘ The eighth of November 1864 marks the 
attainment [etc.].'’ Ives in his Bibliography is in error when he states that “it has 
at the end a date, Nov. 8, 1864."’ The present copy is the one to which Ives refers 
in his Bibliography, but he did not have the volume in hand for examination. 

Accompanying this volume is a pamphlet, Memoir of George Livermore, in which 
there is a reference to this lecture. On the envelope containing this pamphlet Mr. 
Wakeman has written,—‘‘ The copy of ‘New England's Master Key’ in this collection 
is the one presented by Holmes to Livermore. Chamberlain purchased it at the Liver- 
rote sale and it came to me from the Chamberlain distribution. It is the only copy 

nown," 

From the J. C. Chamberlain collection, with his bookplate. 


[See Reproduction] 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


a 


—w 


/ Ve titi 


NEW ENGLAND’S MASTER-KEY. 


THE dust of the political battle-field, harder to breathe 
than the smoke of conflict, has blown away and left the 
air pure and still as a summer's morning. The country 
is startled to find itself so far in advance of all other 
civilizations, past and present. The cighth of November, 
1864, marks the attainment of maturity, of majority, by 


the representative nation of humanity. Then it was that 
[No. 506] 


507. [Hormes (OLIVER WENDELL).] Our Daily Fare. Nos. 1-12 (ALL IssuED), 
June 8—-June 21, 1864. Illustrated. 12 original numbers (8pp. each), 4to, 
492 uncut and unopened. Philadelphia, 1864 


IN ORIGINAL Parts. Contains the following by Holmes: Hymn, the first line 
of which is ‘‘Father, send on Earth Again,’’ and the poem ‘‘The Poets Reply. To 
a request to contribute to ‘Our Daily Fare.’”’ 


FIRST EDITION, WITH A. L. S. BY HOLMES INSERTED 


508. HoLmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Soundings from the Atlantic. I2mo, original 
/ 0 ~ cloth, front flyleaves missing. Boston, 1864 
6 


First EpIT1on. Inserted is a short Autograph Note Signed by Holmes, dated 
April 19, 1880, advising his correspondent that he is sending him a copy of ‘* Sound- 
ings from the Atlantic.” 


509. Homes (OLIVER WENDELL). Humorous Poems. With illustrations by Sol. 


_ Eytinge, Jr. 16mo, original wrappers. Enclosed in cloth slip-case. 
25. Boston, 1865 


First EDITION. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


ONLY KNOWN COPY 


510. [HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL).] BROADSIDE. Order of Exercises at the 
- Boston Music Hall, on Saturday Evening, February 4th, 1865, to celebrate 
if the Progress of Freedom’s Great Work in the United States of America. 


Small folio. Tear in left margin.entering between two lines of text. 
[Boston, 1865] 


Contains a Hymn written for the occasion by Oliver Wendell Holmes. 

On the envelope containing the above, is a memorandum in the Autograph of 
Mr. Wakeman, signed with his initials, which reads,—‘‘ This is a very rare piece. 
Unknown to Foley or Ives, and at this date, Dec. 2, 1908, is the only copy known to me.” 


HOLMES’ PRIVATE COPY WITH HIS AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE ON FRONT 
WRAPPER: OF THIS PRIVATELY PRINTED VOLUME NOT MORE THAN 
TWO COPIES ARE KNOWN 


511. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Lecture [The Poetry of the War] 1865. 
(PRIVATE Copy). Royal 4to, original wrappers, uncut. Enclosed in a 
full red straight-grain morocco solander case, with inner cloth protecting 


4 7 o.- wrapper. [Boston, 1865] 


AN EXTREMELY RARE ITEM AND OF WHICH Not More THAN Two Copies ARE 
KNOWN TO Exist. With the words “Private Copy” within brackets, printed on 
the first leaf of text. 

OLIVER WENDELL Hotes’ Copy, with his Autograph Signature, in pencil, on 
the front wrappers,—"O. W. Holmes.” 

George B. Ives in his Bibliography of Oliver Wendell Holmes states,—‘‘ The pam- 
phlet, which is printed in very large type (great primer), is exceedingly rare, only 2 
copies being known. One of these, in perfect condition, with Dr. Holmes’s auto- 
graph on cover, is in the collection of Mr. S. H. Wakeman.’ Mr. Ives locates 
this copy, but fails to give the location of the other copy which he states is known. 
The present copy formerly belonged to Mr. Charles Eliot Norton, President of 
Harvard, and the front wrapper contained a note in his autograph, but this has 
been successfully erased, his autograph initials ‘‘C. E. N.” only being decipherable. 

Accompanying this item is a copy of the newspaper, The Liberator, Boston, Friday, 
December 15, 1865, with notice of this lecture having been delivered on the Tuesday 
previous (December 12th), and an account of the lecture. The following is an 
excerpt from the paper,—‘‘ After an interval of four weeks, the course of Fraternity 
Lectures was resumed at the Music Hall last Tuesday evening, and the sixth lecture 
of the course was given by Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes. His subject was ‘The 
Poetry of the War.’ .. .” 

Laid in the volume is a Memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, which 
reads,—‘‘ This came from Chas. Eliot Norton who says he believes only two copies were 
printed. It is printed in large type and evidently for his own use for lecturing pur- 
poses. Holmes’ autograph is on the front cover. Not in his collected works. Never 
reprinted. The only copy known. Poem ‘To Canaan’ first collected.” 


12. Hoimes (OLIVER WENDELL). [Program.] City of Boston. Memorial Serv- 
ices in honor of Abraham Lincoln, the late President of the United States, 
at Music Hall, Thursday, June 1, 1865, at 3 o'clock, p.m. Leaflet, 4pp. 
I2mo. [Boston, 1865] 

VerRY RARE. Contains a Hymn written by Oliver Wendell Holmes for the occa- 


sion. 
On the envelope containing this item, is the following in Mr. Wakeman’s auto- 


a el 
1. graph,—‘‘ VERY Rare. The first printed form of the poem.” 


513. [Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL).] [Program] City of Boston. Memorial 
Services in Honor of Abraham Lincoln, The Late President of the United 


States, at Music Hall, Thursday, June 1, 1865, at 3 o clock, p.m. Leaflet, 
4pp, I2mo. [Boston, 1865] 


EXTREMELY RARE. Contains a Hymn by Holmes. 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


514. [Ho_mes (OLIVER WENDELL).] Verses from the Island Book. Illustrated. 
I2mo, original cloth, gilt edges. 
Cambridge: Printed at the Riverside Press, 1865 


> 
} 0. Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘ Mr. Ives told me 
that he was unable to find a copy down east when he was compiling his bibliography, 
and that this was the only one he had found, and he searched pretty thoroughly.” 
Laid in isa series of four letters written by Mr. P. K. Foley with extensive mention 


of the above rare volume. 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY TO MRS. HAWTHORNE 


515. HotmeEs (OLIVER WENDELL). The Guardian Angel. 12mo, original cloth, 
Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1867 


5a- light stains. 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, with inscription on fly-leaf 
reading,—‘‘ Mrs. Hawthorne with the kind regards of O. W. Holmes.” 


516. Hoimes (OLIVER WENDELL). The Guardian Angel. 12mo, original cloth. 
Boston, 1867 


992” First EDITION. 


Inserted is an intensely interesting one-page AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED by 
Holmes in full, regarding ‘‘The Guardian Angel,’’ which was then appearing in 
the Atlantic Monthly, reading in part,—‘‘/¢ is very grateful to a writer, especially to 
one who is engaged on a serial story, to have a word or two of approval now and then. 
I fear you are too sanguine as to the measure of my success, but I am not less senstble 


to your warm wishes.” 
The William Harris Arnold copy. 


: 517. Hoitmes (OLIVER WENDELL). The Guardian Angel. 12mo, original cloth, 
Boston, 1867 


RB 2 worn. 
wf First Epirion. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription on front 


fly-leaf, reading,—‘ ‘Fanny C. Pain. With the kind regards of O. W. Holmes.” 


518. Hotmzes (OLIVER WENDELL). The Guardian Angel. 2 vols. 12mo, orig- 
42 inal cloth, uncut. London, 1867 
First ENGLISH EpITION. This edition is very much rarer than the American 

edition. 


519. HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL.). Teaching from the Chair and at the Bed- 
side. An Introductory Lecture delivered before the Medical Class of Har- 

/22 vard University, November 6, 1867. 8vo, original paper wrappers. 
Enclosed in cloth protectirig folder. Boston, 1867 


SIGNED AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, with the following 
inscription on title-page,—‘'‘George A. Bethune from his friend O. W. Holmes.” 


ONLY COPY KNOWN 


520. Ho_MEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Lines Read at a Farewell Dinner Given to 
Longfellow, before his Departure for Europe, May 27, 1868. 4pp. [1868] 


- 
Ly 5, This copy was presumably in the library of William Cullen Bryant, as a pencil 
memorandum appears on the top margin of the front leaf, reading,—‘‘ Found among 


the books in the library of Wm. Cullen Bryant.” : 
On the front of the envelope is a memorandum, in-the autograph of Mr. Wake- 
man reading,—“‘ At the present date this is the only copy known. Not in Ives or Foley. 


Not in Arnold, Chamberlain, Foote or any of the other great collections that have been 
sold at auction. S. H. W. Jan. 8, 1909.” 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


COMPLETE SET OF “SONGS AND POEMS OF THE CLASS OF 1829” 


521. [HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL).] Songs and Poems of the Class of Eighteen 
Hundred and Twenty-Nine. Third Edition. 1868; Part II: Additional 

~ Songs and Poems of the Class of 1829. 1868-1881. [1881]; Part III: 

oi 3, The Latest Poems of the Class of 1829. 1882-1889. [1889]. Together, 
3 vols. 8vo, cloth. Enclosed in full crimson levant morocco solander 

case, elaborately gilt tooled back, in the manner of ROGER PAYNE, BY 

CURTIS WALTERS. Boston, 1868-[1881]-[1889] 


EXTREMELY RARE. Laid in the first volume is a one-page Autograph Letter 
Signed, of Holmes, dated April 23rd, 1866, addressed to “Dear Friend and Class- 
mate,’’ regarding amount of money subscribed by the Class of ’29 to the Memorial 
and Alumni Hall, and asking for further contributions. Opposite Holmes’ poem, 
‘‘4 Voice of the Loyal North,”’ pp. 59-61 of the first volume, is inserted an AuUTO- 
GRAPH Copy of the last stanza of the poem, SIGNED AND DATED BY HOLMEs. Also 
laid in this same volume are announcements of Dinners headed “Boys of ’29!” 

Part I, issued in 1868, contains 20 Poems by Holmes and two extracts from 
‘‘The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table’’ in the appendix, pp. 113-117; Part II, 
issued in 1881, contains 17 Poems by Holmes; Part III, contains 8 Poems by 
Holmes. The pagination of these volumes is consecutive; Part I, pp. 1-118, 
Part II, pp. 119-198, Part III, pp. 199-232. 

Accompanying these volumes is a letter from Mr. Foley to Mr. Wakeman, rela- 
tive to these three volumes, which reads in part,—“I send for your examination the 
complete ‘Songs & Poems of the Class of '29'’—the first set which I have seen. The 
issues of 1854 and 1859 are included in that of 1868; those of '81 and ’809 were pre- 
pared as a continuation. As the issue was strictly for members of the Class, only, 
there are few in existence—more especially of the '81 and '89 when the survivors were 
few. The copy sent for your approval belonged to Rev. Samuel May, whose brother 
sold the volumes to me ... I enclose two pages of notes in his (Mr. J. J. May’s) 


Al 


hand which I find relate to the ‘Class’ and should accompany the volumes... . 


A RARE HOLMES BROADSIDE 


522. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Broadside Poem, entitled “Bonaparte, Aug. 
15th, 1769.—Humboldt, Sept. 14th, 1769.” Enclosed in cloth protection 


37 0 covers. [September 14, 1869] 
SIGNED BY HOLMES AT END, IN FULL, “Oliver Wendell Holmes.” 
Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—** Very rare. I have 


never seen another copy. Chamberlain lacked this—and Ives said it was the only copy 


known to him.’ 3 
RARE AUTOGRAPHED BROADSIDE HYMN 


523. Hortmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Class Poem, '29. Broadside, containing 
Hymn written for the Class of 1829 and sung at their meeting Jan. 6, 1869. 


loa I p. 8vo. No place, 1869 


Hymn, 5 stanzas of 4 lines each, commencing,— 

‘*Thou Gracious Power, whose mercy lends 
The light of home, the smile of friends,’’ etc. 

VERY RARE, BUT FEW Copies HAVING BEEN PRINTED. INITIALED AND NuM- 
BERED BY HOLMES, this being No. 13. 

On the outside of the envelope containing this Hymn, Mr. Wakeman has written 
the following information,—‘' Hymn wriiten for the Class and sung at their meeting 
Jan. 6, 18690. S. H. W.” 

From the Harvard Library, and the J. C. Chamberlain collection. 


RARE SPECIALLY PRINTED “PRESENTATION COPY” 


524. Hormes (OLIVER WENDELL). In Memory of Fitz-Greene Halleck. Read 
at the Dedication of his Monument, in Guilford, Connecticut, July 9, 


Qo. 1869. Leaflet, 4pp. 8vo. [Boston, 1869] 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy FROM HOLMEs, with the following autograph 
inscription on the first page, “‘ Horatio Woodman. With the regards of O. W. Holmes." 
With the Author’s Autograph Signature IN FULL at the end of the poem,—“‘ Oliver 


Wendell Holmes.” 
[Continued 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


[No. 524. Hoxmes (O. W.)—Continued] 


Accompanying the above is an Autograph Letter Signed from Holmes to General 
James Grant Wilson, 2pp. Boston, July 3, 1869, relating to the leaflet, and which 
reads,—‘‘I send the printed copies of my poem for the Halleck monument dedication 
as I promised. If you can without trouble hand the copies I have directed to any 
of the Committee you may meet I shall be much obliged. I enclose a few stamps in case 
you should mail any of them. The unfolded ones may be handed to any friends at the 
place of dedication or dispersed in any way you choose. Of course these printed poems 
‘yvead July 8, 18609’ are like wedding cards before the ceremony. They are not to be 


‘ / . . 
seen until the ceremony is over.”’ 


Also, accompanying the above is the original envelope in which the present 
copy of the leaflet was mailed to Horatio Woodman of Boston. 

A memorandum on an octavo sheet in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman reads,— 
“Extremely rare: the only copy of the presentation variety known to me. Holmes’ 
letter to Gen. Wilson which is enclosed with this leaflet, indicates that there were two 
varieties sent to the dedication proceedings—viz. presentation copies enclosed in envel- 
opes to be given to the committee; and unfolded copies for distribution at the ceremony. 
This copy 1s of the former variety and has the original envelope addressed by Holmes.” 


PRIVATELY PRINTED—WITH A. L. S. BY WHITTIER LAID IN 


525. [Hormes (OLIVER WENDELL).] A Description of the Dedication of the 


lo- 


Monument erected at Guilford, Connecticut, in honor of Fitz-Greene 
Halleck. Frontispiece. 8vo, original wrappers, loose, stitching removed. 
New York: Privately Printed, 1869 


PRIVATELY PRINTED FOR THE COMMITTEE. The material in this pamphlet was 
reprinted in Proceedings at the Dedication of the Statue in Central Park, New 
York, in 1878, and this is the volume used for ‘‘copy’”’ by the printers in printing 
the Proceedings in 1878, and it shows numerous corrections and deletions. Laid 
in the volume is an Autograph Letter Signed, from WHITTIER TO GENERAL JAMES 
GRANT WILSON, Ip. 16mo, Amesbury, 28th 6mo 1869, regretting that he will not 
be able to attend the dedication of the monument to Fitz-Greene Halleck, owing 
to his poor health. This letter is printed in the volume. 

Accompanying the volume, is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wake- 
man, and signed with initials, reading,—‘‘ This contains the first published appear- 
ance of the poem by Holmes of which the original manuscript is in this collection. It 
was also printed as a leaflet before the celebration and distributed on that occasion. The 
material in this volume was reprinted in Proceedings at the Dedication of the Statue 
in Central Park. in 1878. This interesting copy is the one which was cut up for use 
as ‘copy’ in making that volume. THIS PRIVATELY PRINTED PAMPHLET IS VERY 
Rare. I Onty HEAR OF ONE OTHER. It comes from General Wilson who read 
Holmes’ poem at the Dedication. Also contains letters from Bryant, Curtis, Greeley, 
Whittier & others.”’ 

Laid in is a letter from Mr. Foley to Mr. Wakeman, a paragraph of which relates 
to this volume, and which reads,—‘‘ The 1869 Proceedings is unknown to me—the 
1877 being the only one with which I am familiar; it strikes me the 1869 must be quite 
a rarity.” 


RARE—POSSIBLY THE ONLY COPY EXTANT 


526. HoLMEs (OLIVER WENDELL). History of the American Stereoscope. Illus- 


trated. 16pp. 16mo, printed wrappers. In cloth protecting folder, 


10> leather lettering piece on front cover. No place [Philadelphia, 1869] 


Rare. Laid in is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, and signed 
with initials, reading,—‘‘ This is a rare pamphlet. Livingston says tt is the only one 
he ever saw. S. H. W.” 

The J. C. Chamberlain copy, with bookplate. 


27. [Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL).] A Brief History of the Lotos Club. 1870- 


1895. By John Elderkin. Portraits and illustrations. 12mo, cloth, gilt 
top. New York [1895] 


Containing Speech delivered at Lotos Club by O. W. Holmes, pp. 61-64. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


a” 
b. 528. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Original Proof Sheet, with the AUTHOR'S 


AUTOGRAPH CORRECTIONS, of his poem,—‘‘The Iron Gate’; Also, an 
Autograph Letter Signed by the Author, to his Printer, Ip. _12mo, written 
in pencil; Also Printed Invitation (with portrait) to the reception & 
breakfast on his 7oth birthday. Together, 3 pieces. [1870] 

On the front of the envelope which contains these items, is written, in the auto- 
graph of Mr. Wakeman, the following,—‘‘ This poem was written by Holmes for the 
Celebration of his birthday, and was read by him at the Breakfast given by the pub- 
lishers of the Atlantic Monthly in honor of his 7oth birthday—at The Hotel Bruns- 
wick, Boston, Dec. 3, 1879.” 


A UNIQUE HOLMES ITEM: SIGNED AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY 


FROM THE AUTHOR 


529. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Dorothy Q. Royal 4to, pp. 4, text printed 


— QI0- 


on the recto of two sheets. [1871] 


EXTREMELY RARE. THE ONLY KNOWN Copy. SIGNED AUTOGRAPH PRESEN- 
TATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, WITH HIS INSCRIPTION, IN PENCIL, IN THE TOP 
MARGIN OF THE First Lear, reading,—‘‘ Julia B. Paine. With the kind regards of 
Oliver Wendell Holmes, February 24th, 1887. ’’ Printed in primer type. 


Ftrosicin De ORE 
GRANDMOTHER’S mother : her age, I guess, 
Thirteen summers, or something less ; 

Girlish bust, but womanly air ; 

Smooth, square forehead with uprolled hair, 

Lips that lover bas never kissed ; 

Taper fingers and slender wrist ; 

Hanging sleeves of stiff brocade ; 


So they painted the little maid. 


On her hand a parrot green 

Sits unmoving and broods serene. 

Hold up the canyas full in view, — 
Look! there's a rent the light shines through; 
Dark with a century's fringe of dust, — 

That was a Red-Coat’s rapier-thrust! ; 
Such is the tale the lady old, 

Dorothy’s daughter's daughter, told. 


Who the painter was none may tell, — 

One whose best was not over well; 

Hard and dry, it must be confessed, : 
Flat as a rose that has long been pressed; 
Yet in her cheek the hues are bright, 
Dainty colors of red and white, 

And in her slender shape are seen 

Hint and promise of stately mien. 


[Continued 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 





[No. 529. Hotmes (O. W.)—Continued] 


Accompanying this item, is a typewritten letter from Mr. C. E. Goodspeed to 
Mr: Wakeman, reading in part,—‘* After a long and barren time I have at last un- 
earthed something which I think will interest you. I send it to you by express today, 
and I think it may be unique. In all events, Mr. Foley to whom I showed it this after- 
noon has never seen or heard of it.”’ 

Appended to the letter is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, 
and signed with his initials, which reads,—‘‘ It was the Doctor’s custom to have one 
copy of his effusions printed in primer type for use at some function—and this is an 
example. There are a number of such in this collection—-notably the three unpublished 
lectures. Dorothy Q. first appeared in the Atlantic for June 1871—but I have no doubt 
that this leaflet is the first edition, and that it was read at some gathering or dinner 
preceding its publication—it is unquestionably unique. S. H. W.”’ 

. The first leaf of text has a hole in the left margin, but not injuring the text in 
any way. 
[See Reproduction] 


530. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Mechanism in Thought and Morals. An 
; Address Delivered before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Harvard Uni- 
/2: 2.- versity, June 29, 1870. With Notes and Afterthoughts. 12mo, original 
cloth. Boston, 1871 


First EpiItIon. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Holmes, 
on front fly-leaf, reading,—‘‘ Mrs. Mary Duncan. With the kind regards of Oliver 
Wendell Holmes.”’ 


% 


PRESENTATION COPY TO JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL 


531. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Mechanism in Thought and Morals. An 
Address delivered before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Harvard Uni- 

99. “ versity, June 29, 1870, with Notes and Afterthoughts, by Oliver Wendell 
* Holmes. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1871 


First EDITION. PRESENTATION Copy to Lowell, with inscription by Holmes, on 
front fly-leaf, reading,—‘‘J. R. L., from his friend O. W. H.” 


532. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Mechanism in Thought and Morals. An 
Address Delivered before the Phi Beta Kappa Society of Harvard Uni- 
versity, June 29, 1870. With Notes and Afterthoughts. 12mo, original 
cloth. Boston, 1871 

First EDITION. 


533. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Mechanism in Thought and Morals. 12mo, 
original cloth. Boston, 1871 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, with inscription on fly-leaf 
reading,—‘E. P. Whipple from his friend Oliver Wendell Holmes." 


534. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). The Poet at the Breakfast-Table. Froniis- 
piece. 12mo, original cloth, fox-marked. Boston, 1872 
/o as First IsSuE oF THE First EDITION, with error ‘“‘Talle’’ for ‘‘Table’’ in head- 
z line on page 9. 
Inserted is an AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED by Holmes, I page, Oct. 18, no year, 
referring to this work. 


PRESENTATION COPY TO BAYARD TAYLOR 


535. [HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL).] The Poet at the Breakfast-Table. Frontis- 
piece. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1872 
} [0. First EpitIon. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy FROM HOLMES TO BAYARD 
TAYLOR, with inscription, on front fly-leaf, reading,—‘‘ Bayard Taylor. With the 
kind regards of O. W. Holmes.”’ 
Laid in is a slip, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘ First issue with mis- 
print in headlines p. 9." 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


536. [Ho_mMEs (OLIVER WENDELL).] Fair Play. 12mo, wrappers. 


cs hes 


Waltham, 1875 


Rare. A collection of riddles, compiled for sale at a fair in Waltham, Mass. 
Contains a rebus by Holmes. 


537. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Memorial, Bunker Hill, June 17, 1875. Illus- 


Fre 


trated. 8vo, original wrappers. In cloth protecting folder, with cloth 
flaps. Boston, 1875 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, with inscription, on front 
wrapper, reading,—‘‘ Herman B. Inches, from his old friend O. W. Holmes.” 
Contains ‘‘Grandmother’s Story of Bunker-Hill Battle,’’ by Holmes. 


PRESENTATION COPY TO JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL 


538. HotMEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Songs of/Many Seasons. 1862-1874. I2mo, 


/00,~ 


original cloth. Boston, 1875 
First EpITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COpyY FROM HOLMES TO LOWELL, 
with inscription, on front fly-leaf, reading,—'‘James Russell Lowell. With the 


kind regards of his friend, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Oct. 31st, 1874.” 


539. HoL_mes (OLIVER WENDELL). Songs of Many Seasons. 1862-1874. I2mo, 


45." 


original cloth. Boston, 1875 


First EpITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Holmes, 
on title-page, reading,—‘‘George Stewart, Jr. Esq. With comps. O. W. Holmes. 
Boston, Nov. 17th, 1874." The date of the inscription proves that this is an advance 
copy of the first edition. 


540. HOLMES (OLIVER WENDELL). Songs of Many Seasons. 1862-1874. 12mo, 


[axe 


original cloth. Boston, 1875 


FINE Copy OF THE FIRST EDITION. Inserted is a one-page AUTOGRAPH LETTER 
SIGNED by Holmes, to the printers of this volume, dated Oct. 18th, 1874, asking 
them to make a change in the ‘‘Contents,’’ 7. e., change the title of his Memorial 
Verses on Shakespeare to ‘‘Shakespeare Tercentennial.’’ This letter evidently 
arrived too late, as the change was not made. 


541. Ho_MES (OLIVER WENDELL). Two Autograph Letters Signed, (1) Ip. 


/22 


16mo, 296 Beacon St. Sept. 28 [1875]; (2) Ip. I2mo, 296 Beacon St. Oct. 
3d, 1875. Also, Proof of Hymn, 1p. 24mo. Together, 3 pieces. 


The Proof Sheet is of his Hymn which was sung at the Inauguration of the Statue 
of Governor Andrews at Hingham, October 7, 1875, and has an AUTOGRAPH Cor- 
RECTION BY HOLMEs in the last line, the word “‘her’”’ having a line drawn through 
it and the word ‘‘its’’ is written in the margin. 

Both of the letters refer to this Hymn. In the first letter he asks,—" Will you 
have the kindness to send me a revise (as the printer’s call a corrected proof) that I may 
see whether my corrections are all properly attended to before any copies are allowed to 
be struck off;’’ and in his second letter he refers to this particular Proof of the Hymn, 
of which he writes,—‘‘I see nothing that requires alteration in the revise which you 
send me excepting a single word in the last line, A nation claims him as her own. 
I think, as a Nation is made up of many States, the ‘her’ should be ‘its’; and I alter 
it accordingly.”’ 


ONE OF TWO KNOWN COPIES 


542. HOLMES (OLIVER WENDELL). Broadside Poem,—‘ The Brave Old South.” 


/0.- 


Ip. 8vo. [Boston, 1876] 
Accompanying this broadside poem is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. 
Wakeman, reading,—‘‘ Very rare. Mr. Foley writes me he only knows of one other 


copy. This poem first appeared in a book in Poems of the Old South—Boston, 1877; 
but its original appearance was in the Boston Advertiser early in 1876, and the leaflet 
was no doubt printed and disiributed at that time (the Centennial year) when the ques- 
tion of saving the historic building from destruction was being agitated. We must, 
therefore, date this rare item 1876. See Morse’s—Holmes Life & letters, Vol. I, p. 332.” 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


543. [Ho_mEes (OLIVER WENDELL).] His Royal Highness Prince Oscar at the 
National Celebration of the Centennial Anniversary of American Inde- 
IO pendence, held in Philadelphia, U. S. A., July 4, 1876. Portraits and view. 


123 8vo, cloth, gilt. 
Boston: Printed at the Riverside Press for Private Distribution, 1876 


VERY RARE. Contains the poems ‘‘ Welcome to all Nations’’ by Holmes (pp.65-— 
66), and ‘‘The National Ode, July 4, 1876”’ by Bayard Taylor (pp. 67-75). 

Laid in is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, reading,—" This 
book is so rare that Mr. Foley writes me that he only knows of one other copy, the one 
in the Boston Public Library.’’ Mr. Foley’s letter accompanies the volume. Since 
the writing of the above memorandum by Mr. Wakeman, a copy was sold in the 
Frank Maier collection. 


544. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Autograph Letter Signed, “O. W. Holmes.” 
4pp. 8vo, [Boston], January 14, 1877. To Mrs. Lander, with a short 
14. @ biography in ink of Mrs. Lander laid in. Together, 2 pieces. 


FINE LETTER, referring to a dramatization of ‘‘The Scarlet Letter,’ reading,— 

‘“‘T thank you for your kindness in sending me tickets to the matinee. It is @ year 
or two, I think, since I have been in a theatre, for I am getting to the stay-at-home period 
of life, and it takes a good deal to draw me from my chimney-corner. ‘The Scarlet 
Letter’ is admirably put upon the stage, and made more impressive and effective than 
I had expecied to find it. The essential difficulty is that in the story everything ts still 
and concentrated, but on the stage it is absolutely necessary, I suppose, to give a more 
demonstrative character to the personages involved in the plot in order to reach the sen- 
sibilities of a mixed audience. This remark applies especially to the part of Roger 
Chillingworth, whom I idealized from the story as a little, shrunken, venomous old 
man. ... There is more of Iago than of Othello about Hawthorne’s old physician. 
Mr. Shewell was at times almost as vehement as Salvini was in Othello. I shall not 
venture to criticise your impassoined reading of the part of Hester Prynne. If it were 
tempered down to the more sober and quiet one of the story, as told by its calm, reflective 
author, it would probably lose that unbroken hold which it kept upon the feelings and 
sympathy of the audience. . ... At one or two points the dialogue was a little more 
lengthened out than I could have wished—perhaps I could not hear them so well as I 
should have heard them twenty years ago—but this is a confession.” 


HOLMES’ OWN COPY OF “A FAMILY RECORD,’ WITH TWO AUTOGRAPH 
LETTERS 


545. HoimEs (OLIVER WENDELL). A Family Record. Woodstock, Connecticut, 
July 4, 1877. 11pp. 4to, original wrappers, in cloth protection cover. 


/a¥ [Cambridge, Mass. 1877] 


Only a very small number were printed for the Author’s use. With AUTOGRAPH 
IN FULL: “Oliver Wendell Holmes’’ under the title. The Poem was delivered at 
the celebration at Roseland Park, within half a mile of where Holmes’ father was 
born, and a short distance from where several generations of his ancestors lie buried. 
The Poem was intended to be a record of the Holmes Family. Laid in are Two 
VERY INTERESTING AUTOGRAPH LETTERS SIGNED by Holmes, referring to the 
Poem, and to Woodstock; also copy of another letter containing information on 
the subject. 


ONLY TWO COPIES KNOWN 


546. HormEs (OLIVER WENDELL). The First Fan. Read at a Meeting of the 
~ Boston Bric-a-Brac Club, February 21, 1877. 4pp. leaflet, one corner 
/7 XY slightly water-stained. [Boston, 1877] 


THE VERY RARE FIRST SEPARATE ISSUE. ONLY A FEW COPIES PRINTED FOR 
PRIVATE DISTRIBUTION, having been reprinted from the Atlantic Monthly for June 
1877. This poem comprises 31 four-line stanzas. 

The present copy and the copy sold at the H. Buxton Forman sale, are the only 
copies known. The Wallace, Chamberlain, Maier and other great collections did not 
contain a copy, and Mr. Ives could find no reference to its existence when com- 
piling his Holmes Bibliography. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


547. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Autograph Letter Signed, “ Oliver Wendell 


Losi 


Holmes.” 8pp. 8vo, Boston, December 21, 1877. To Mrs. Hooper. 


A FINE AND IMPORTANT LETTER OF THE UTMOST INTEREST. F 

Gives a sketch of his life; a list of his published works; a brief account of his 
father and mother; mentions his wife; his residence on Beacon street; his mode 
of life; his sons and daughter, reading in part,—“‘If it were not for the proverbial 
discretion of vour sex I would never trust such a garrulous piece of personality as this 
out of my portfolio. But you and your friend are entirely to be trusted I feel sure, and 
will put a pane of ground glass over the crude portrait I have drawn. * * * If I loved 
to contemplate my own photograph I would send you one—but after all it would be a 
lantern with the lamp blown out—so you had better idealize me.” 


548. Homes (OLIVER WENDELL). Favorite Poems. 32mo Boston, 1877; The 


Dae 


Story of Iris. 32mo. Boston, 1877. First SEPARATE EpITIONS. The 
Last Leaf. Cambridge, 1895. Illustrations. Together, 3 vols. 32mo 
and 12mo, original cloth. Boston and Cambridge, 1877-1895 


SO RARE THAT MR. FOLEY NEVER SAW ANOTHER COPY 


549. HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL). BROADSIDE containing his sonnets,—‘ Christo 


/20,~ 


9) 


et Ecclesiae, 1700,” and “1643. ‘Veritas.’ 1878.” Printed on an 8vo 
sheet, mounted down on a leaf from a scrap book. [1878] 


EXTREMELY RARE. WITH THE AUTHOR’S AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE IN INK AT 
THE END,—Oliver Wendell Holmes. In the lower left corner of the broadside is 
printed the date,—‘‘February 21, 1878.” 

Accompanying this broadside is an Autograph Letter Signed, from the Author 
to ‘Dear Mr. Stewart,’’ 3pp. 16mo, Boston, April 30, 1878, referring to these two 
sonnets which were sent to John O. Sargent, President of the Harvard Club, on Feb- 
ruary 19, 1878, to be read at the “‘ Proceedings of the Harvard Club of New York 
City, at Delmonico’s, Feb. 21, 1878.” 

On the same sheet as this broadside is mounted, is an excerpt from a newspaper 
relative to these sonnets. 

Accompanying the above is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, 
reading,—‘‘I have refrained from taking this leaflet from the page of the scrap-book 
in which the former owner pasted it as Dr. Holmes’ printed letter adds much to its interest. 
Though Foley describes it in his American Authors, he writes me it so is rare that he 
has never seen a copy. I have appended a letter of Dr. Holmes referring to the sonnets 
which is of much interest and as the leaflet and letter were both sent to Mr. Stewart it is 
evident that Lord Dufferin never received the former which bears the autograph. 


[See Reproduction] 


FOUR LETTERS FROM HOLMES TO WHITTIER 


550. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). An interesting series of four AUTOGRAPH 


/00,- 


LETTERS SIGNED by Oliver Wendell Holmes, to John Greenleaf Whittier, 
4pp. I2mo, June 19th, 1878; Oct. roth, 1878; March 6th, 1881; and 
Sept. 2nd, 1889. Each letter mounted on heavy paper and bound in full 
crimson levant, gilt back, gilt line and leafy border on sides, inside line 
borders, gilt edges. Enclosed in gray levant solander case, gilt paneled 
back, gilt lines on sides, BY STIKEMAN. 


AN EXTREMELY INTERESTING SERIES OF LETTERS FROM ONE OF AMERICA’S Most 
BELOVED SONS TO THE CELEBRATED ‘‘QUAKER POET.” 

There could hardly be a finer association than from Holmes to Whittier. 

The letters read in part,—‘‘ It was very kind in you to tell me that my Andover 
poem pleased you. I wrote the poem rather as a duty than as a pleasure, and yet here 
and there I found myself taken off my feet by that sudden influx of a tide that comes 
from we known not whence. . . . I have sweetened this Sunday afternoon by reading 
ihe poems in the precious little volume you sent me a few days ago. Some were new 
to me—others, as you ought to know, are well known. . . . Here I am at your side 
among the Octogenarians. At seventy we are objects of veneration, at eighty of curiosity, 


at ninety of wonder, and if we reach a hundred we are candidates for a side-show attached 
to Barnum’s great exhibition. ... 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


551. [Ho_tmEs (OLIVER WENDELL).] CLARKE (Epwarp H.). Visions: A Study 
of False Sight (Pseudopia). With an Introduction and Memorial Sketch 
by Oliver Wendell Holmes. Frontispiece. 12mo, original cloth. 

Boston, 1878 


First Epit1on. Inserted is one-page AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED by Holmes, 
referring to this book. 


Barpard. 


5° “CHRISTO ET ECCLESIA."” 1700. 
— 
e 


To Gop’s ANOINTED AND HIS CHOSEN FLOCK: 
So ran the phrase the black-robed conclave chose 
To guard the sacred cloisters that arose 
Like David's ajtar on Moriah's rock. 
Unshaken still those ancient arches mock 
The ram’s-horn summons of the windy foes 
Who stand like Joshua’s army while it blows 
And wait to see them toppling with the shock. 
Christ and the Church. TZheix church, whose narrow door 
Shut out the many, who if over bold 
Like hunted wolves were driven from the fold, 
Bruised with the flails those godly zealots bore, 
Mindful that Israel's altar stood of old 
Where echoed once Araunah’s threshing-flvor. 


1643. “VERITAS.” 1878. 


TrutH: So'the frontlet’s older legend ran, 
On the brief record’s opening page displayed ; 
Not yet those clear-cyed scholars were afraid 
Lest the fair fruit that wrought the woe of man 
By far Euphrates, — where our sire began 
His search for truth, and seeking, was betrayed, — 
‘ Might work new treason in their forest shade, 
Doubling the curse that brought life’s shortened span. 
Nurse of the future, daughter of the past, 
That stern phylactery best becomes thee now: 
Lift to the morning star thy marble brow! 
Cast thy brave truth on every warring blast! 
Stretch thy white hand to that forbidden bough, 
And let thine earliest symbol be*thy last! 


February 21, 1878. 


[No. 549] 


THE WILSON ISSUE IN OCTAVO—THE SCARCEST FORM OF THIS 
MEMOIR 


552. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). John Lothrop Motley. A Memorr. Re- 
printed from the Proceedings of the Massachusetts Historical Society, 
5, = 1878. 8vo, original wrappers. Boston: John Wilson and Son, 1879 


Accompanying this volume is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, 
which reads,—‘ This is the scarcest form of the Memoir.” 
Laid in the volume, is an Autograph Letter Signed, from Holmes to an unnamed 
person, 4pp. 16mo, Boston, February 8th, 1879. This letter relates to the Memoir 
and is written in Holmes’ characteristic and most genial manner. The following 
is an extract from the letter,—‘‘I have felt very sensitive about this Memoir, which 
was in some respects the most dificult and delicate task I had ever undertaken. It has 
gratified me very much to find that it was kindly received by the family of Mr. Motley 
and the friends whose opinion I especially cared for.” 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


553. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). John Lothrop Motley. A Memoir. Re- 
_ printed from the Proceedings of the Massachusetts Historical Society, 
3, 1878. 8vo, original wrappers. Boston: John Wilson & Son, 1879 


FINE Copy OF THE RARE First EDITION, antedating the publication in book- 
form by Houghton, Osgood and Co., of the same year. 


554. Hoimes (OLIVER WENDELL). John Lothrop Motley. A Memoir. Frontis- 
. prece. Square 8vo, original cloth, gilt top. 
t/} Boston: Houghton, Osgood and Co., 1879 


First EDITION. LARGE PAPER Copy—only a small number so issued. 
Inserted is an Autograph Letter Signed by Holmes, June 7th, 1877, in which he 
mentioned Longfellow and Lowell. 


555. Hortmes (OLIVER WENDELL). John Lothrop Motley. A Memoir. Frontis- 
/; w plece. i12mo, original cloth, gilt top. 
S. Boston: Houghton, Osgood and Co., 1879 


First EDITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Holmes, 
on front fly-leaf, ‘‘Dr. David Hunt, With the kind regards of Oliver Wendell Holmes.” 


556. HoL_MEsS (OLIVER WENDELL). The Iron Gate, and Other Poems. Frontis- 
HE piece. 12mo, original cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1880 


First EDITION. Inserted is a one-page Autograph Letter Signed by Holmes, 
referring to this book. 


557. HoLmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Jonathan Edwards. An Essay. (From the 
~ International Review.) Small 4to, stitched (as issued). 
i New York: A. S. Barnes & Company [1880] 


ORIGINAL ISSUE with title-page, reprinted from the International Review. Laid 
in is.a Presentation Slip reading ‘‘With the Compliments of’’ and SIGNED IN INK 
by the Author,—‘‘O. W. Holmes.’’ Mr. Wakeman states,—‘‘ Very rare.” 


558. HoLtmMEs (OLIVER WENDELL). The Iron Gate, and Other Poems. Froniis- 
piece. 12mo, original cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1880 


ao _ First EDITION. 
, Wa AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Holmes, on front end-paper, 
reading,—‘* George Stewart, Jr. Wuth the kind regards of Oliver Wendell Holmes.” 
Pasted on the back of the frontispiece is an Autograph Letter Signed by Holmes, 
to Mr. Stewart, regarding the forwarding of this book to him. 
Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘I wish to distinctly 
state that I did not insert this letter. Mr. Stewart profaned the portrait.” 


AN EXCESSIVELY RARE HOLMES LEAFLET 


559. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Leaflet (4pp. I12mo) containing letter from 
Holmes, addressed to the Honorary Secretaries of the Rabelais Club. 
aye Printed at top ‘For PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY.” 12mo, unbound, as 
: issued. [Boston, March 21, 1880] 


Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘The leaflet was 
written and privately printed by Holmes in Boston and evidenily sent to Members of the 
Rabelais Club. Ii is very rare—the only copy I have ever seen. Ives quotes the whole 
leaflet in his bibliography, pp. 186-187.”’ 


560. HoLMES (OLIVER WENDELL). Poetical Works. Frontispiece. 2 vols. 
/ 57 18mo, original cloth, gilt tops. Boston, 1881 
> 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription on front end-paper of first 
volume, reading,—‘‘ George Stewart, Jr. With the kind regards of Oliver Wendell 
Holmes. Nov. 15th, 1881.’ Inserted is an Autograph Letter Signed by Holmes, 
to Mr. Stewart, 3pp. Boston, Nov. 14th, 1881, regarding sending this book to him, 
which, according to the date of the presentation inscription, was sent the next day. 

Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, regarding this edition, reading, 
—'‘Has five poems not collected before.’’ 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


561. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Autograph Letter Signed, 2pp. 8vo, Boston, 
Feb. 23d 1881. To an unnamed person. 


Qar INTERESTING LETTER referring to the Memoir of Copley and in which he states 
a. “he corrected the proofs. The letter reads in part,—‘' You are aware, no doubt, that 
Mrs. Charles Amory, who wrote the Memoir of Copley in your last number, died in 
Paris a few weeks since. You may remember that I corrected the proofs of the Memoir 
at the request of Mr. Amory. I do not know what were the terms on which the Article 


was written, but her daughter speaks to me of ‘twenty copies’ as among the stipula- 
HONS se 


WITH AUTOGRAPH QUOTATION, SIGNED, BY HOLMES 


562. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Pages from an Old Volume of Life. A Col- 
lection of Essays. 1857-1888. 12mo, original cloth, gilt top, uncut. 
/30 ~ Boston, 1883 
. First Epition. With the last stanza of ‘‘The Last Leaf,’’ WRITTEN IN INK 
IN THE AUTHOR'S HANDWRITING, on fly-leaf, reading,— 
‘*And if I should live to be 
The last leaf upon the tree 
In the Spring, 
Let them smile as I do now 
At the old forsaken bough 
Where I cling. 
PERT E 1893.” 
‘“Oliver Wendell Holmes. 


; “* Boston October 27th 1893." 
Holmes was 84 years old when he wrote this, and died within a year. 


WITH A. L. S. BY HOLMES, LAID IN 


563. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Proceedings at the Dinner given by the 
Medical Profession of the City of New York to Oliver Wendell Holmes, 

8 ~ M.D., LL.D. Edited by Wesley M. Carpenter, M.D. Portraits. 8vo, 
’ original cloth. New York, 1883 


Contains Poem by Holmes, the first line of which reads,—‘‘Have I deserved 
your kindness? Nay, my friends,’’ Accompanying this item, is an Autograph 
Letter Signed by Holmes, 2pp. 12mo, 296 Beacon Street, April 5, 1883. To an 
unnamed person relative to this poem, of which he writes,—‘'It 1s very uncertain 
whether my poem—for I mean to read one—will be ready to be printed before I leave 
Boston for New York. I promised the Advertiser that if it was ready they should have 
it—of course to print after the meeting. .. .”’ 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY 


564. [HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL).] Address and Exercises at the One Hun- 
dredth Anniversary of the Foundation of the Medical School of Harvard 
jo — University, Oct. 17, 1883. [With an address by Holmes.] Wath 4 illustra- 

* tions. 8vo, printed wrappers, uncut. In cloth protecting folder. 
Cambridge, 1884 


SIGNED AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy from the Author, with inscription 
reading,—‘‘ David Hunt, M.D. With the regards of Oliver Wendell Holmes.” 


565. [Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELP).] Address and Exercises at the One Hundredth 
~ Anniversary of the Foundation of the Medical School of Harvard Uni- 
25. versity, Oct. 17, 1883. [With an address by Holmes.] Wath 4 tllustra- 

tions. 8vo, printed wrappers, uncut. In cloth protecting folder. 
Cambridge, 1884 


SIGNED AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, with inscription, 
reading,—‘‘ Herman B. Inches, from his old friend Oliver Wendeil Holmes." 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


566. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). A Mortal Antipathy. First Opening of the 


__ New Portfolio. 12mo, original cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1885 
if ; First EDITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR WITH 
INSCRIPTION, as follows,—‘‘E. P. Whipple. With the kind regards of O. W. Holmes.”’ 


IN ORIGINAL SHEETS, UNCUT AND UNOPENED 


567. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Ralph Waldo Emerson. 12mo, sheets, uncut. 
iB _ Enclosed in cloth box-case. Boston, 1885 
é 


First EDITION. THE ORIGINAL SHEETS, TOTALLY UNCUT AND UNOPENED. 
EXCESSIVELY RARE IN THIS STATE. When published, the top was gilded and. 
the edges trimmed. Inserted is an Autograph Letter Signed by Holmes to Mr. 
Dwight, asking for information about Emerson and Brook Farm. 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM HOLMES TO WHITTIER 


568. HoLMEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Ralph WaldoEmerson. Frontispiece. 12mo, 
original cloth. Boston, 1885 


]/0.- First EDITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription on front 

end-paper,—‘‘ John Greenleaf Whittier, with the love and honor of Oliver Wendell 
Holmes.’ Laid in is a typewritten letter signed by George D. Smith, to Mr. Wake- 
man, dated February 26, 1920, regarding this book, bearing note, signed by Mr. 
Wakeman (initials), reading,—‘‘ This was my old friend George D. Smith's swan 


song to me. He died soon after.” 


ADVANCE COPY—WITH AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION INSCRIPTION 


569. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Ralph WaldoEmerson. Frontispiece. 12mo, 


original cloth, gilt top. ‘Boston, 1885 
6 Oo = First EDITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Holmes, 
® on front end-paper, reading,—‘‘ Edwin P. Whipple. With the thanks and kind 
regards of Oliver Wendell Holmes. December roth, 1884." (Evidently an advance 

copy of the book—before publication). 

Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—*‘ This copy is fully 
annotaied by Whipple, and he evidently assisted Holmes in preparing the work. Op- 
posite the passage on p. 322 is inserted an autograph letter of Holmes referring to it.” 
He advises his correspondent that he used the word ‘“‘caravan”’ instead of “‘caravan- 


sery”’ on that page. 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY 


570. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). A Welcome to Dr. Benjamin Apthorp Gould. 
Leaflet, 8vo, 4pp. [Boston, 1885] 


-* AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy FROM HOLMEs, with the following inscription 
-¢ on the first page, reading,—‘‘ Miss Theodora Edmond. With the kind regards of 
O. W. Holmes.’’ With the Author’s Autograph Signature IN FULL at the end of the 
poem,—‘‘ Oliver Wendell Holmes.” 
Accompanying this leaflet is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, 
reading,—‘‘ This leaflet precedes the publication of the poem in the pamphlet and is one 
of the rarities. I do not know of another.” 
This poem was ‘‘read at the Dinner given at the Hotel-Vendome, May 6, 1885” 
to ‘‘Dr. Benjamin Apthorp Gould, on his return from South America.”’ 


571. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Autograph Letter Signed, “O. W. Holmes.” 
114 pp. 8vo, Beverly Farms, Mass. September 12th, 1885. To “My dear 

/ §6 James” [JAMES RussELL LowELt]. 
7 FINE LETTER FROM ONE GREAT AMERICAN POET TO ANOTHER, referring to an 
autograph promised by Dr. Holmes to a friend of Mr. Lowell, reading in part,— 
“_ . . I over looked your name on this letier until a second letter caused me to look 


over my bundles, where I found it. The writer wishes me to urge you to accept the 


invitation. 
‘‘ Please consider yourself wrged. I enclose the ‘autograph’ which your friend was 


pleased to ask for. I thought she might like to have the whole of a short poem than a 
verse or a few lines from a longer one. Please add my compliments to the lady whom you 


honor and who honors you by mutual friendship. ... 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, ILLUSTRATORS AND PUBLISHER 


572. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). The Last Leaf. Poem, by Oliver Wendell 
Holmes. Iilustraied by George Wharion Edwards and F. Hopkinson Smith. 

50 Imperial 4to, original decorated cloth, vellum back, gilt top, uncut. 

/ 7 v~* In original cloth box. Cambridge: The Riverside Press, 1886 
LIMITED TO 100 CopiEs, EACH SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, BOTH ILLUSTRATORS 


AND THE PUBLISHER. 
As New. Rarely found in such fine condition. 


PRESENTATION COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION 


573. Homes (OLIVER WENDELL). Our Hundred Days in Europe. 12mo, orig- 
inal cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1887 
— First EDITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription on front fly- 
* leaf, reading,—‘‘ Mrs. Bloomfield Moore.. With the compliments and kind regards 
of Oliver Wendell Holmes.” 


574. Hormes (OLIVER WENDELL). Poem by Oliver Wendell Holmes for the 
Dedication of the Fountain at Stratford-on-Avon presented by George W. 


3 5. =Childs, of Philadelphia. Dated, August 29, 1887. Leaflet, 4pp. 8vo. | 
e No place [1887] 


Laid in is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, reading,—“ Feb. 
11, rorz. These Holmes leaflets are very rare. This particular one was unknown 
to Ives who compiled the monumental Holmes bibliography, and all collectors until a 
few months ago when one turned up in the Edward Everett library and was sold ai Lib- 
bies in Boston. The present example was secured from the Stedman library recently 
dispersed here. It was the Doctor's custom to print a few copies of his occasional poems 
for distribution at the time of the celebration—that I think I am not mistaken when I 
claim that the largest number in existence of these rare leaflets are present in this great 
Holmes collection. Leaflet dated Aug. 209, 1887 and not printed in book form until 
1890 in ‘The Story of the Memorial Fountain to Shakespeare at Stratford-upon-Avon’ 


privately printed—Cambridge, 1890.” 


75. HoLMEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Before the Curfew, and Other Poems, Chiefly 


Occasional. 12m0, original cloth, paper label, UNCUT. Boston, 1888 
First EDITION. 
Laid in is note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading, ‘‘ One of 250 copies issued 
wholly uncut.”’ 


576. HotMEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Before the Curfew, and Other Poems, Chiefly 
Occasional. 12mo, original boards, cloth back, paper label. 
Boston, 1888 7 


First EpITION. Rare in this binding. 


Hotes (OLIVER WENDELL). Before the Curfew, and Other Poems, Chiefly 


577: 
Occasional. 12mo, original boards, vellum back, gilt top. Boston, 1888 
aye FINE Copy OF THE FIRST EDITION. 
578. Hoimes (OLIVER WENDELL). Our Hundred Days in Europe. Frontispiece. 
London, 1888 


Small 4to, original cloth, UNcUT. 
First ENGLISH EDITION. LarGE PAPER Copy, of which but 100 were printed. 


TWO VERY RARE LEAFLETS WITH AN A. L. S. AND L. S. BY HOLMES 


579. HoLmeEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Two printed leaflets, on letter-paper, regard- 
ing the poorness of his eyesight. On the other page of one of the leaflets is 
/ 932 an AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED BY HoLMEs, and, on the other, is a LETTER 


SIGNED by him, dated April 23d, 1888 and Jan. 23rd, 1889, respectively. 
[Continued 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


[No. 579. Hotmes (O. W.)—Continued] 


Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘ These leaflets are 
both very rare and were unknown to Ives when he consulted my collection for his bibliog- 
raphy. I have only seen two copies of the first and they are both in this collection. (One 
of the first is now in J. P. Morgan's collection). Of the second, the present copy is 
the only one I know of.” 


580. [HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL).] Typical Elms and Other Trees of Massa- 
_. chusetts. Introductory Chapter by Oliver Wendell Holmes. Descrip- 

| 5, tive Text by Lorin L. Dame. Numerous plates by Henry Brooks, repro- 
duced by the photogelatine process. Royal 4to, original cloth, gilt top, 

uncut. Boston, 1890 


First EDITION. PRESENTATION Copy FROM HOLMES TO His NEPHEW, WITH 
His AUTOGRAPH INSCRIPTION, as follows, ‘‘Charles William Parsons from his affec- 
tionate uncle, Oliver Wendell Holmes. Christmas, 1891.” 

Inserted is a letter written by Mr. Foley, in which he states, relative to the above 
book, ‘‘’tis the book most desired on Massachusetts agriculture; not more than 250 
having been printed.” 


581. [Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL).] Davis (L. CLARKE). The Story of the 
.— Memorial Fountain to Shakespeare, at Stratford-upon-Avon. Frontis- 

5; piece. 12mo, original red and white cloth, gilt top. 
Cambridge: Printed at the Riverside Press, 1890 


Contains letter by Holmes, advising Mr. Childs that he has written a poem for 
the celebration of the opening of the Fountain, and the Poem, ‘‘Welcome, thrice 
welcome, is thy silvery gleam.”’ 


AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT OF “OLD IRONSIDES” 


882. HotmEes (OLIveR WENDELL). AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT SIGNED of his 
Poem, ‘OLD IRonsiDEs.’’ Written in ink on one side of a 12mo page, 

{j0 ind signed in full at the end. Holmes has also written the date of its original 
publication, Sept. 14th, 1830, and the date it was copied, June 6th, 1891. 


A SUPERB MANUSCRIPT OF HOLMES’ Most FAMOous POEM, commencing,— 
‘“‘Ay, tear her battered ensign down! 
Long has it waved on high, 
And many an eye has danced to see 
That banner in the sky; 
Beneath it rang the battle shout, 
And burst the cannons roar; 
The meteor of the ocean air 
Shall sweep the clouds no more!” 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM HOLMES TO WHITTIER 


583. HotMES (OLIVER WENDELL). Broadside Poem,—James Russell Lowell, r819- 
_ 1891.’ Poem of 11 stanzas of four lines each, printed on a narrow royal 
LO: 8vo sheet. Laid in a green cloth portfolio with cloth protecting flaps. 


[1891] 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy FROM O. W. HoitmeEs To J. G. WHITTIER, 
with inscription, in ink, in the top margin, reading,—‘‘J. G. Whittier, with the love 


and honor of O. W. Holmes.’’ This poem appeared in the Atlantic Monthly for , 
October, 1891. 

Accompanying this broadside is a memorandum in pencil, in the autograph of 
Mr. Wakeman, which reads,—‘‘ This is one of those rare leaflets which the dear Doctor 
was so fond of printing. Chamberlain never got one.”’ 


584. HoLmEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Memoir of Henry Jacob Bigelow. Reprinted 

oO from the Proceedings of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 
1= Vol. XXVI. 8vo, original wrappers, uncut. Cambridge, 1891 
e 


First EDITION. wig dhe 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Holmes, on front wrapper, 
reading,—'‘ Horace Gray. With the kind regards of Oliver Wendell Holmes.” 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


585. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Over the Teacups. 12mo, original cloth, 
yellow edges. Boston, 1891 


507 First EDITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Holmes, 
on front end-paper, reading,—‘‘ Mrs. E. P. Whipple. With the kind regards of her 
friend and her husband's friend. Oliver Wendell Holmes. November roth, 1890.” 
The date of the inscription evidences that this is an advance copy of the first edition. 


586. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Over the Teacups. 12m0o, original cloth, gilt 
top. Boston, 1891 


5; First EDITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Holmes, 
on front end-paper, reading,—‘‘ James Elliot Cabot. With the kind regards of Oliver 
Wendell Holmes. December 6th, 1890.”’ 


587. HOLMES (OLIVER WENDELL). Autograph Letter Signed, 2pp. 16mo, 
Boston, Jan. 7th, 1891. To [Henry C.] Bowen. . 


= INTERESTING LETTER regarding his Introduction to the ‘‘ History of Woodstock.”’ 
The letter reads in part,—‘‘ My Introduction to the history of Woodstock is partially 
written and can be published any time if I have a day or two's notice. I should prefer 
to wait until the work was finished and the Index made out as the type-written copy 


is very inconvenient for reference.” 

Accompanying this letter is a typewritten letter from Mr. Goodspéed to Mr. 
Wakeman, reading in part,—‘'. . . J am quite sure that the edition of the History 
of Woodstock referred to was never published. At least it is not known by the N. E. 
Hist. Geneal. Society who have the most complete collection of New England Local 


History in this neighborhood. .. .”’ 


588. Ho_mgs (OLIVER WENDELL). Lines by Oliver Wendell Holmes on the 
= presentation of his Portrait to the Philadelphia College of Physicans, 
a Saturday, April 30th 1892. Leaflet, app. 8vo. No place [1892] 
Laid in is a letter to Mr. Wakeman, and which reads in part,—‘‘I don’t imagine 

many were printed.”’ : 


589. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). The One Hoss Shay. With its Companion 
Poems, How the Old Horse Won the Bet & The Broomstick Train. With 

|O. aulustrations by Howard Pyle. 12mo, original full undressed calf, gilt top. 
Boston, 1892 


First EDITION WITH THE PYLE ILLUSTRATIONS. ; SS 
In pristine condition, in original dust wrappers. Scarce in fine condition. 


590. HOLMES (OLIVER WENDELL). Hymn written for the Reception in honor 
— of the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of the Reorganization of the Boston 
3. Young Men’s Christian Union... Wednesday Evening, May 31, 1893. 
16mo, broadside card. [Boston, 1893] 
Accompanying the above is a memorandum, on the envelope containing this 
Hymn, in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman,—‘‘ This is the first ed. of the poem and 
is rare. Ives gives size as 8vo. It was collected in the Cambridge Edition. 1895.” 
Also accompanying the above is a letter from Mr. Oscar Wegelin in which he writes,— 
“‘Unknown to Foley and not in Harris Coll. This copy belonged to Dr. Richards of 

Penna. who has written thereon ‘his last public reading’ and some other notes." 


ORIGINAL MSS. OF WHAT IS PROBABLY ONE OF HOLMES’ LAST POEMS 


591. HoLtmeEs (OLIVER WENDELL). AuTOGRAPH MANusCRIPT of his poem, with- 
out a title, the first line of which reads,—‘‘ Teacher of teachers, yours the 

10 = task.” Consisting of three stanzas of eight lines each. Written in ink, on 
* an 8vo sheet, mounted down. Signed, at end,—O. W. H. Feb. 23d 1893." 


Probably one of Holmes’ last poems. Laid in, is a typewritten letter from Mr. 
C. E. Goodspeed to Mr. Wakeman, dated April 27, 1917, reading,—‘‘I am sending 
you today a poem of Holmes which I thought you might be interested in. The seller 
said it was addressed to Mr. Dixwell his father-in-law, on his eightieth birthday.”’ 
At the foot of this letter, in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, and signed with ini- 
tials, is the following memorandum,—“ This is evidently one of the old Doctor's last 
poems and is probably the original ms.—he died the next year.”’ 


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AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY 


592. Hormes (OLIVER WENDELL). Dorothy Q. Together with A Ballad of the 
50 Boston Tea Party and Grandmother’s Story of Bunker Hill Battle. Wath 
92> illustrations by Howard Pyle. 12mo, original cloth, silvered top. 
Boston, 1893 


First EDITION WITH THE PYLE ILLUSTRATIONS, 

AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Holmes, on front fly- 
leaf, reading,—“‘ Mrs. E. P. Whipple. With the kind regards of her friend and her 
husband's friend. Oliver Wendell Holmes. Christmas, 1892.” 


593. HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Dorothy Q. Together with A Ballad of the 
Boston Tea Party & Grandmother’s Story of Bunker Hill Battle. Wath 

|O.” illustrations by Howard Pyle. 12mo, original cloth, silvered top. 
Boston, 1893 


First EDITION WITH THE PYLE ILLUSTRATIONS. 

Inserted is an intensely interesting 4-page Autograph Letter Signed by Holmes, 
dated June 25th, 1871, reading, in part,—‘‘I have hardly patience to write anything 
since the January number of the Atlantic in which I had a poem (Dorothy Q.) which 
my friends liked particularly.” 


594. HoLmEs (OLIVER WENDELL). SARGENT (JOHN OSBORNE). Horatian Echoes. 
Translations of the Odes of Horace. With an Introduction by Oliver 

22 Wendell Holmes. 12mo, ORIGINAL CLOTH, paper label, UNcuT. 
Boston, 1893 


IMMACULATE Copy OF THE FIRST EDITION. 
Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘* One of a few copies 
entirely uncut with paper label. _ The ordinary issue was cloth with gilt top.” 


595. HotMmeEs (OLIVER WENDELL). The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table. Wath 
SO numerous illustrations. 2 vols. 12mo, original cloth, gilt tops, uncut. 
| a Boston, 1894 


First EDITION WITH THE HOWARD PYLE ILLUSTRATIONS. 


596 [Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL).] SmiTH (REV. SAMUEL FRANCIS). Poems of 

~ Home and Country. Also, Sacred and Miscellaneous Verse, by Rev. 

}. Samuel Francis Smith, D.D. Edited by Gen. Henry B. Carrington. 
Illustrated. 8vo, original cloth, vellum back, gilt top, uncut. 

Boston, 1895 

LIMITED TO 250 Corres, EacH Copy HAVING AUTHOR’S AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE. 


Contains Holmes’ poem ‘‘To the Reverend S. F. Smith, D.D., Author of ‘My. 
Country ‘tis of Thee,’ on his Eightieth Birthday;’’ also contribution by Whittier. 


597. Horimes (OLIVER WENDELL). Morse (JOHN T., JRr.). Life and Letters of 
Oliver Wendell Holmes. Portrait and illustrations. 2 vols. 8vo, original 

6. boards, vellum backs, paper labels, uncut. In original dust wrappers. 
Cambridge: Riverside Press, 1896 


LARGE PAPER Copy, of which but 275 were issued. 


98. [HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL).] Passages from the Correspondence an 
Other Papers of Rufus W. Griswold. 8vo, orignal cloth. 
Cambridge, Mass., 1898 
FINE Copy. Only 250 copies were printed. 
__ Contains two letters by Holmes, one to the editors of Graham's Magazine asking 
if they wish to publish his poem, ‘‘ Terpsichore;’’ the other to Mr. Fields, asking 
him to favor Mr. Poe by giving him matter for a bibliographical notice. ‘ 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


599. ‘Homes (OLIVER WENDELL). The Atlantic Monthly. 50th Anniversary 
Number. November, 1907. 8vo, original wrappers, uncut. 
Boston, 1907 


Contains ‘‘A Letter’’ by Holmes, in regard to the commencement of ‘‘ The At- 
jlantic Monthly.’’ Laid in is a 2-page Autograph Letter Signed by Holmes, dated 
March 15th, 1860, regarding The Atlantic Monthly, reading, in part,—‘‘I received 
yesterday your interesting letter and shall at once transmit it to the Editor of the Atlantic 
Monthly. Although I have been the largest contributor to that Magazine, having writ- 
ten in every number, and having myself given tt its name, I have never had any connec- 
tion whatever with editing it. The article on Jefferson was written by Mr. Wm. Dors- 
heimer of Buffalo, N. Y., who also wrote the one on Burr. I refer to the articles in the 
Nos. for Nov. and Dec. 1858.” 


600. [HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL).] The Autocrat’s Theology. Unpublished 
_ Letters of Oliver Wendell Holmes. With Notes by Emery 5S. Turner. 
a , 8vo, wrappers. [New York, 1909] 


SPECIAL ISSUE PRINTED FOR Mr. E. S. TURNER, OF WHICH NoT MORE THAN 
30 COPIES WERE PRINTED. Mr. Turner contributed the article to Putnam's Mag- 
azine and it appeared in the September 1909 issue, and the publisher’s ‘‘drew off’ 
30 copies of the article for Mr. Turner’s use. 


RARE HOLMES BROADSIDE—POSSIBLY UNIQUE 


601. HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL). BROADSIDE, entitled ‘‘No. 812. The Army 
§O Hymn, By Oliver Wendell Holmes. Air. — Old Hundred.” Red border. 
Boo 12mo, broadside, in cloth protection covers. No place, no date 


EXCESSIVELY RARE—PROBABLY UNIQUE. Laid in is note, in Mr. Wakeman’s 
handwriting, reading,—‘‘ This seems to be a rarity. I have never heard of another 
example.” 


602. [Ho_mEs (OLIVER WENDELL).| Recreations of the Rabelais Club, 1880-1881; 
1882-1885; and 1885-1888. Together, 3 vols. small 4to, original cloth, 
qae uncut. Printed for the Members, no place, no date 


Limited to 100 copies of each volume. The second volume is signed by Sir 
Walter Besant, and contains introductory letter by Holmes. Among the members 
were Holmes, Besant, Longfellow, Lowell, Stevenson, and others. 


AN EXCESSIVELY RARE HOLMES BROADSIDE 


603 HotmeEs (OLIVER WENDELL). PRIVATELY PRINTED BROADSIDE, containing 
three poems, ‘‘A Cluster of Crimes’’; ‘‘Inscription for a Gin Palace’’; 

992 and ‘‘From Goethe.” The leaflet is headed “For PRIVATE CIRCULATION 
ONLY.”’ No place, no printer, no date 
Accompanied by note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘ Written and 


privately printed by Holmes and sent to England. These appear in Recreations of the 
Rabelais Club, Vol. II. The only copy known to me. Not in Ives.” 


604. HoLmMEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Ives (GEORGE B.). A Bibliography of Oliver 
Wendell Holmes. Compiled by George B. Ives. Frontispiece. 8vo, 
“original cloth, paper label, uncut. Boston, 1907 


2 LIMITED TO 530 COPIES. ; 
Loosely laid in are four interesting Autograph Letters Signed by George B. Ives, 


to Mr. Wakeman, regarding Holmes. 


605. Hormes (OLIVER WENDELL). Pamphlets with contributions by Holmes. 
ik _. Together, 11 vols. 8vo, original wrappers. Various places, 1845-1890 


ComprisEs: Programme, Peace Jubilee, containing Holmes’ ‘‘ Peace Jubilee Hymn,” 

° here first printed. Broadside. 1869; Services on the Laying of the Corner Stone of 
Memorial Hall, Harvard College, October 6, 1870. 4pp. leaflet. [Cambridge, 
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1870] Contains hymn by Holmes; Songs for War Time. Boston, 1863. Contains 
Holmes’ poem, ‘‘The Trumpet Song’’; Report of the Twentieth Anniversary of the 
Harvard Dental School. Boston, 1890. With letter by Holmes; Reception and 
Dinner given to the Hon. John Lowell. Boston, 1885. With a speech by Holmes, 
and his poem, ‘‘ Dorothy Q’’; Quarterly Journal of the American Unitarian Associ- 
ation. Boston, 1859. Wéith original issue of ‘‘Dr. Holmes at the Festival’’; The 
Berkshire Jubilee. Albany, 1845. With the poem, ‘‘Come back to your Mother, ye 
children, for shame,’ by Holmes; House of Representatives. Minority Report. 
[Washington, 1849.] Contains a letter by Holmes; Testimonial of Members of the 
Medical Profession, in behalf of the Morton Testimonial. Boston, 1861. Contains 
a letter by Holmes; Proceedings iri Behalf of the Morton Testimonial. Boston, 1861; 
A Memorial Volume containing the Exercises at the Dedication of the Statue of 
John Albion Andrew. Boston, 1878. With the hymn, ‘‘ Behold the shape our eyes 
have known,’’ by Holmes. 


606. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Books on his life, or with contributions by 


pie 


Holmes. Together, 7 vols. 12mo to 8vo, original cloth. 
Various places, 1845-1895 


COMPRISES: KENNEDY (W. S.). Oliver Wendell Holmes, Poet, Litterateur, 
Scientist. Frontispiece. t2mo. Boston, 1883; Poems and Prose Passages from 
the Works of O. W. Holmes. /Jllustrated. 8vo. Boston, 1881. With a letter, 
‘“‘The Poet to the Children,’’ by Holmes; SmMitH (J. E. A.). The Poet among the 
Hills. O. W. Holmes in Berkshire. t2mo. Pittsfield, 1895. Wuth several poems 
by Holmes, of which four—‘ The New Eden,” ‘‘Camilla,”’ ‘‘ Portia’s Leaden Casket,” 
and ‘‘What a Dollar Will Buy,” are here first published; Proceedings and Debates 
of the Fourth National Quarantine and Sanitary Convention. 8vo. Boston, 1860. 
With address and poem by Holmes; Proceedings of the Bunker-Hill Monument 
Association at the Annual Meeting, June 23, 1875. 8vo. Boston, 1875. With the 
sonnet, ‘‘Joseph Warren,”’ by Holmes; A History of the Boston Dispensary. IJllus- 
trated. 8vo. Boston, 1859. With a letter on the Inconveniences of the System in 
Operation at the Boston Dispensary, by Holmes; The Berkshire Jubilee, celebrated at 
Pittsfield, Mass., August 22 and 23, 1844. Illustrated. 8vo. Albany, 1843. 
With the poem, ‘‘Come back to your Mother, ye Children, for shame,”’ by Holmes. 


607. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Books with contributions by Holmes. To- 


gether, 5 vols. 8vo, original cloth. Various places, 1848-1889 


ComprISsES:—Memoir of Jonathan Mason. Warren, M.D., by Howard Payson 
Arnold. Boston, 1886. With letter, etc., by Holmes; Lectures Delivered in a Course 
Before the Lowell Institute, in Boston, by Members of the Massachusetts Historical 
Society, on Subjects Relating to the Early History of Massachusetts. Boston, 1869. 
With Lecture, ‘‘The Medical Profession in Massachusetts,’’ by Holmes; The Trans- 
actions of the American Medical Association, Instituted 1847. Vol. I. Report 
of the Committee on Medicine. Philadelphia, 1848. Literature by O. Wy Holmes 
and ‘others; Golden Songs of Great Poets. Jllustrated by Darley, Moran and others. 
New York, 1877. Holmes’ introductory poem, ‘‘On the Threshold,” was especially 
written for this publication; the other poets represented are Bryant, Longfellow, Whittier, 
Lowell, Bayard Taylor, etc.; Proceedings on the Occasion of Laying the Corner- 
Stone of the New Library Building of the City of Boston, Nov. 28, 1888. Boston, 
1889. With the poem, ‘‘ Proudly, beneath her glittering dome,’’ by Holmes. 


608. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Pamphlets with contributions by Holmes. 


Together, 8 pieces, 8vo, original wrappers. Various places, 1849-1875 

CoMPRISES: The Claims of Dentistry, by Oliver Wendell Holmes. Boston, 1872; 
Welcome to Goldwin Smith, by Citizens of New York. New York, 1864. With a 
letter by Holmes; Tribute of the Mass. Hist. Soc. to the Memory of George Liver- 
more. Boston, 1866. With tribute by Holmes; Addresses at the Inauguration of 
Jared Sparks, as President of Harvard College. Cambridge, 1849. Wauth the poem, 
‘‘A Scintilla,”’ by Holmes; Fifty-Eighth Anniversary Celebration of the New Eng- 
land Society, in the City of New York, at the Astor House, December 22, 1863. 
New York, 1864. With a letter by Holmes; Memorial of Jesse Lee and the Old Elm, 
with historical sketch of the great tree. Boston, 1875. Wuth sketch on New Eng- 
land Elms, by Holmes; Opinions of Prominent Men concerning The Great Questions 
of the Times. New York, 1863. With letter by Holmes; Memorial. Semi-Cen- 
tennial of the Philomathean Society. [Hyde Park, 1875.] Wath a letter by Holmes, 
giving reminiscences of his school days. 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


609. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Books with contributions by Holmes. To- 


Po. 


gether, 5 vols. 4to and 8vo, original morocco, cloth and boards. 
Various places, 1849-1884 


ComprisES:—History of the Black Bear ‘‘ Billy Bruin,’’ who escaped from Ridge 
Hill Farms, Wellesley, on the evening of Weds. July 15, 1874. 8vo, boards, uncut. 
Wellesly, 1874. Contains letter by Holmes; One Hundredth Anniversary of the 
Foundation of the Medical School of Harvard University. 8vo, original cloth, gilt 
top, uncut. Cambridge, 1884. With an address and an appeal by Holmes; Com- 
plimentary Banquet Given by the City Council of Boston to Rear-Admiral Lessoff- 
sky and the Officers of the Russian Fleet, June 7, 1864. 8vo, original cloth. Bos- 
ton, 1864. With ‘‘Song of Welcome,” by Holmes; HALE (EDWARD E.). The Rosary 
of Illustrations of the Bible. 8vo, original morocco, gilt, gilt edges. ' Boston, 1849. 
With ‘‘A Sabbath in Boston,’ by Holmes; Laurel Leaves. JIllustrated. 4to, Boston, 
1876. Contains poems, etc., by Holmes, Longfellow, Whittier, Bryant, and others. 


610. HotmEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Pamphlets with contributions by Holmes. 


ut = 


Together, 11 vols. 8vo, original wrappers. Various places, 1850-1881 


CoMPRISES: The Benefactors of the Medical School of Harvard University; 
With a Biographical Sketch of the Late Dr. George Parkman, by Oliver Wendell 
Holmes. Boston, 1850; Speeches of Drs. Thompson, James Jackson, John Homans, 
O. W. Holmes, S. Durkee, and H. W. Williams, in Response to Sentiments Offered 
at the Annual Dinner of the Mass. Medical Society, Boston, May, 1856. Boston, 
1856; Address at the Inauguration of Cornelius Conway Felton, LL.D., as President 
of Harvard College, July 19, 1860. Cambridge, 1860. With an address by Holmes; 
An Address to the Graduating Class of the Medical School in the University ‘at 
Cambridge, on Wednesday, March 9, 1864, by John A. Andrew, LL.D. Boston, 
1864. Contains letter of thanks, signed by Holmes and eight others; Ceremonies of the 
Bunker Hill Monument Association on the Displaying of the National Flag from 
the Monumeht, June 17, 1861. Boston, 1861. Wiéith letter by Holmes; An excerpt 
from the Proceedings of the-Mass. Hist. Soc. [Boston, 1877.] With tribute by Holmes; 
Sixth Annual Report of the Trustees of the Public Library of the City of Boston. 
Boston, 1858. Holmes was one of the Examining Committee for that year, and the 
8-page report of that Commitice is signed jointly by Holmes and 5 others; Illustrated 
Pilgrim Almanac. Illustrated. Boston [1850]. With the poem, ‘*Robinson of Ley- 
den,” by Holmes; The Seventy-Fourth Anniversary of the Birth-Day of Daniel 
Webster. Boston, 1856. With the poem, ‘‘When Life hath seen its largest round,”’ 
by Holmes; The Poets’ Tributes to Garfield. Cambridge, 1881. With the poem, 
‘“After the Burial,’ by Holmes; Reception and Entertainment of the Chinese Em- 
bassy by the City of Boston. Boston, 1868. With the poem, ‘* Brothers, whom we 
may not reach,” by Holmes, and a speech on Japan, by Emerson. 


611. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Books with contributions by Holmes. To- 


a 


gether, 5 vols. 12mo to 8vo, original cloth. Various places, 1859-1887 


Comprises: New Verses from the Harvard Advocate. 12mo. [New York, n.d.] 
Contains Holmes’ poem, ‘‘ How the Old Horse Won the Bet’’; Trials of a Public Bene- 
factor, as Illustrated in the Discovery of Etherization by Nathan P. Rice. J llustrated. 
12mo. New York, 1859. Contains four letters, a petition, and a testimonial, by Holmes; 
CONWELL (RUSSELL H.). The Life, Travels and Literary Career of Bayard Taylor. 
Frontispiece. 12mo. Boston, 1879. Contains Address by Holmes, Poem by Long- 
fellow, and Letter by Whittier, Holmes’ address ts here first collected, and has not been 
reprinted; Beecher Memorial. Contemporaneous Tributes to the Memory of 
Henry Ward Beecher. Frontispiece. 8vo. Brooklyn, 1887. Contains tribute by 
Holmes; Proceedings at the Dinner Given by the Medical Profession of the City 
of New York, April 12, 1883, to Oliver Wendell Holmes. Illustrated. 8vo. New 
York, 1883. 


612. HoLMEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Works containing contributions by Holmes, 


as below listed. Together, 4 pieces, 12mo and 8vo, stitched and in wrap- 
pers. Various places, 1861-1874 


INTERESTING COLLECTION, COMPRISING,—Songs for the Fourth of July Celebra- 
tion. Boston, 1861. Contains ‘‘ Star-Spangled Banner,” written for the occasion, and 
“ Aymy Hymn"; Psalms of Freedom for the American Christian Patriot. Selected 
... by George Leach. [With Music.] New York, 1861. Containing ‘‘ The Nation's 
Prayer,’ and an additional verse to the ‘ Star-Spangled Banner,’’ by Holmes, also, 
“ Struggle for Freedom,” by Whittier; Songs of the War. Part 1. Albany, 1863. 
Containing ‘‘Thus saith the Lord,” now first collected, “ The Flower of Liberty,'’ and 

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‘Voice of the Loyal North,"’ by Holmes, also, ‘‘ Our Country's Call,’ by Bryant, HERE 
First PRINTED, and ‘‘The Cumberland,” by Longfellow; Proceedings of a Special 
Meeting of the Massachusetts Historical Society, December 16, 1873. 2 plates 
inserted. Wrappers, enclosed in cloth case. Boston, 1874. Containing poem “‘A 
Ballad of the Boston Tea Party,"’ composed for the occasion by Holmes. 


Hoitmers (OLIVER WENDELL). Pamphlets with contributions by Holmes. 


Together, 8 vols. 8vo, original wrappers. Various places, 1860-1886 


ComprisEs: Benjamin Peirce. Cambridge, 1881. With the poem, ‘* Benjamin 
Peirce: Astronomer, Mathematican, 1809-1880,"' by Holmes; Commemorative Serv- 
ices, King’s Chapel, Boston. Boston, 1886. With the hymn ‘‘O'ershadowed by the 
walls that climb,’’ by Holmes; Annual Report of the School Committee of Boston, 
Boston, 1864. With ‘‘Song of Welcome,"’ by Holmes; Holmes. Poems and Prose 
Passages from the Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes. Compiled by Josephine E. 
Hodgdon. Boston, 1881. With a letter, ‘‘The Poet to the Children,” by Holmes; 
New England Tour of the Prince of Wales. Boston, 1860. With the poems, ‘‘The 
Prince's Welcome,’ and ‘‘Our Fatherland,”’ by Holmes; Memorial of Bunker Hill. 
(2 copies). Boston, 1875. With the poem, ‘Grandmother's Story of Bunker-Hill 
Battle,” by Holmes; Barnes’ Centenary History. One Hundred Years of American 
Independence. [New York, 1876.] With the poem ‘‘Welcome to the Nations,” by 
Holmes—its first appearance. 


Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Pamphlets with contributions by Holmes. 


Together, 8 pieces, 8vo, original. wrappers. Various places, 1861-1901 
Comprises: Discourse delivered before the Ancient and Honorable Artillery 


_ Company on its CCX XIII. Anniversary, by S. K. Lothrop, Boston, 1861. Contains 


“The Army Hymn," by Holmes, now first collected; Memoir of Dr. Samuel Gridley 
Howe, by Julia Ward Howe. Portrait. Boston, 1876. With the poem, “A M emorial 
Tribute,” by Holmes; Sixty-Second Anniversary Celebration of the New England 
Society, Dec. 23, 1867. New York, 1868. Wuth a letter by Holmes; Fifty-Ninth 
Anniversary Celebration of the New England Society, Dec. 22, 1864. New York, 
1865. With a letter by Holmes; The Cornhill Booklet, Boston, Igor. Contains 
“The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table, Uncollected Chapters, by Holmes. First reprint 
from the New England Magazine, 1831/32; Addresses at the Complimentary Dinner 
to Dr. Benjamin Apthorp Gould. Lynn, 1885. With the poem, ““A Welcome to 
Benjamin A pthorp Gould,” by Holmes; Address Delivered at the Dedication of the 
Hall of the Boston Medical Library Association, on December 3, 1878, by Oliver 
Wendell Holmes. Cambridge, 1881; Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Reports made 
to the Boston Medical Library Association, Oct. 7, 1884. Including a report of 
the special meeting for the presentation of a bust to Dr. J. Marion Sims. [Boston, 
1884.]| With remarks on Sims by Holmes, who presided at the meeting. 


Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Works containing contributions by Holmes. 
y 


Together, 4 pieces, 8vo, wrappers and unbound. 
Various places, 1863-1874 


COMPRISING,—ORATION [by Holmes] delivered before the City Authorities at 
Boston, on the Eighty-Seventh Anniversary of the National Independence of 
America. Philadelphia, 1863. Printed for Gratuitous Distribution; HARVARD 
COLLEGE. Commemoration Day, July 21, 1865. 4pp. leaflet. Containing hymn 
by Holmes, ‘‘Union and Liberty.’ With Music; CENTENNIAL OF THE BOSTON 
Pier, or the Long Wharf Corporation, 1873. Cambridge, 1873. Only roo copies 
printed. Contains the poem ‘‘Dear Friends, We Are Strangers,” and an Address, by 
Holmes; Crry oF Boston. MEMORIAL SERVICES IN HONOR OF CHARLES SUMNER, 
at Music Hall, on Wednesday, 29th April, 1874. 4pp. folder. Portrait. Boston, 
1874. Contains ‘‘Once more, ye sacred towers,”’ hymn by Holmes. 


616. HotmrEs (OLIVER WENDELL). Books by Holmes. Together, 5 vols. 8vo, 


cloth, boards and wrappers. Boston and New York, 1871-1885 


ComprRISES: The School-Boy. Jllustrated. Boston, 1879; Poems. New and 
Revised Edition. Jilustrated. “Boston, 1878; Illustrated Poems of Oliver Wendell 
Holmes. Portrait and 70 illustrations. Boston, 1885; Grandmother’s Story of 
Bunker Hill Battle. Jllustrated in color by H. W. McVickar. Pictorial boards. 
New York [1883]; Valedictory Address, delivered to the Graduating Class of the 
Bellevue Hospital College, March 2, 1871. Original wrappers. New York, 1871. 
First EDITION. = 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


617. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Books with contributions by Holmes. To- 


gether, 5 vols. 8vo and 4to, original cloth, 2 gilt tops, uncut. 
Boston and Cambridge, 1865-1882 


ComprIsEs: Tributes to Longfellow and Emerson by the Massachusetts Histor” 
ical Society. Fine portraits of Longfellow and Emerson. 8vo. Boston, 1882. With an 
address and remarks by Holmes; Exercises in Celebrating the Two Hundred and 
Fiftieth Anniversary of the Settlement of Cambridge, Dec. 28, 1880. Illustrated, 
8vo. Cambridge, 1881. With the poem ‘‘Home"’ and a letter by Holmes, remarks 
by Longfellow, and letters by Lowell and Whittier; A Memorial of Abraham Lincoln. 
8vo. Boston, 1865. With the hymn ‘‘O Thou of soul and sense and breath,” by Holmes; 
A Memorial of Edward Everett from the City of Boston. Portraits. 8vo. Boston, 
1865. With Poem ‘‘Our First Citizen,’ by Holmes, and leiter from Whittier, The 
same, LARGE PAPER EDITION, OF WHICH BUT 100 WERE PRINTED. 4to. Boston, 
1865. ; 


618. Homes (OLIVER WENDELL). Pamphlets with contributions by Holmes. 


Together, 7 vols. 8vo, original. wrappers. Various places, 1869-1893 


CoMPRISES: Sixth Annual Report of the Kindergarten for the Blind. Boston» 
1893. Contains letter from Helen Keller to Holmes, and his reply; Services at the 
Celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Organization of the First Church in 
Cambridge. Cambridge, 1886. Wauth the hymn, ‘“‘The Word of Promise,"’ and re- 
marks by Holmes; Medical Communications of the Mass. Medical Society. Boston, 
1881. With poem by Holmes, ‘Trials of the Medical Profession,"’ appearing here 
for the first time in book-form; Music to be Performed at the Grand National Peace 
Jubilee. Boston [1869]. With Holmes’ ‘‘A Hymn of Peace," set to music; Bulletin 
of the Harvard Medical School Assn. Boston, 1891. With letter by Holmes; Boston 
Medical and Surgical Journal. Boston, 1892. With verses by S. Weir Mitchell, on 
presenting the portrait of Holmes, and lines by Holmes on the presentation of his portrait; 
Proceedings at a Reception in Honor of Rev. O. B. Frothingham. New York, 1879. 
With a letter by Holmes, a letter by Emerson, and an address by E. C. Stedman. 


619. Hotmes (OLIVER WENDELL). Valedictory Address, Delivered [by Holmes. 


to the Graduating Class of the Bellevue Hospital College, March 2, 1871 
New York, 1871. First Epirion. Fine Copy; Proceedings of the 
Massachusetts Historical Society, from March to December, 1877; Novem- 
ber to December, 1878; January to April, 1879; January to June, 1882; 
June, 1888 to January, 1889; October and November, 1892; October and 
November, 1893; [ALso] Tribute of the Massachusetts Historical Society 
to the Memory of Edmund Quincy and John Lothrop Motley. 1877. 
Together, 9 vols. 8vo, original wrappers, uncut. | 

New York and Boston, 1871-1893 


Contain numerous contributions by Holmes, and contribution by James Russell / 
Lowell. 


BOOKS FROM DR. HOLMES’ LIBRARY 


HOLMES’ SCHOOL BOOK, BEARING HIS SIGNATURE WHEN ELEVEN YEARS 
OF AGE—UNDOUBTEDLY THE EARLIEST SPECIMEN OF HIS 


HANDWRITING IN EXISTENCE 


620. Hotmes’ Copy. Pirxincton (Mrs.). Goldsmith’s Natural History: 


Yor 


Abridged for the Use of Schools, by Mrs. Pilkington. 12mo, original 
sheep, worn. Philadelphia, 1818 


On the inside of the front cover is inscription, in Holmes’ handwriting, ‘O. We 
Holmes, Cambridge, 1821," under which his brother has written “lo his brothers 
J. Holmes,” and his brother has written his name and date, ‘*7823,"’ on the opposite 
end-paper. 

As this autograph was written when Holmes was only eleven years of age, we 
feel justified in saying that this is, without a doubt, the earliest known autograph 
of Holmes in existence. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


621. Hotmes’ Copy. Hatt (MARSHALL). Principles of the Theory and Practice 
of Medicine. First American Edition. Revised and Much Enlarged by 

say = Jacob Bigelow and Oliver Wendell Holmes. 8vo, contemporary sheep, 
° hinge splitting. Boston, 1839 
First Epition. Ho_Mes’ Own Copy, with his bookplate and penciled signature 


on front end-paper. | 
Laid in igs a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘' This interesting 


book was Dr. Holmes’ own copy, and contains his bookplate and signature. It is also 
full of his notes, alterations, additions, &c., and was evidently corrected by him in the 


preparation of another edition. 
Books from Dr. Holmes’ library are very rare, as it is intact in the possession of his 
S 


son, Justice O. W. Holmes, of the Supreme Court of the U.S.” 


HENRY WADSWORTH LONGFELLOW 


Numbers 622 to 800, inclusive 
PRESENTATION COPY OF LONGFELLOW’S FIRST PUBLISHED POEMS 


622. [LONGFELLow (HENRY W.).] Miscellaneous Poems, selected from the United 
States Literary Gazette. Vignette on title. 16mo, original half cloth and 


Lt hy - boards, with label, ENTIRELY Uncut. Enclosed in cloth box-case. 
. Boston, 1826 


PossIBLY ONE OF THE FINEST COPIES IN EXISTENCE OF THIS RARE VOLUME, 
containing fourteen poems by Longfellow, only five of which were retained and 
published in ‘Voices of the Night’’ and later editions of his works. 

On the second flyleaf, very faintly written in pencil, appears the inscription “ To 
Caroline Doane from H. W. Longfellow.’ Probably the only presentation copy in 
existence of this volume containing Longfellow’s first appearance in print. 


623. [LoNGFELLOw (Henry W.).] Manuel de Proverbes Dramatiques. 12mo, 
original cloth, with paper label, somewhat worn. Enclosed in cloth pro- 


4 = tection covers. Portland, 1830 
First ISSuE OF THE First Epition. The J. C. Chamberlain copy with his label. 


624. [LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.).] Manuel de Proverbes Dramatiques. 12mo, 
7 0 original cloth, paper label, worn. Portland, 1830 


First EDITION, SECOND ISSUE. 


625. [LoNGFELLOw (HENRY W.).] Novelas Espanolas. Edited with a preface 


=- byH.W. Longfellow. 12mo, contemporary boards, cloth back. 
10. Brunswick, 1830 


Frrst Epirion. The William Harris Arnold copy. 


626. [LONGFELLow (HENRY W.).] Le Ministre de Wakefield. 12mo, original 
40> boards, cloth back, with paper label. Boston, 1831 


FIRST EDITION. : 


627. [LoNGFELLow (HENRY W.).] Elements of French Grammar. By M. 
Lhomond. Translated from the French with Additional Notes for the 
[ 50 Use of Schools. 1831. With “ Prospectus" Leaf; [AND] French Exercises: 
T = Selected chiefly from Wanostrocht ... by M. Lhomond. By an Instructor. 
1831. 2 vols. in one; [Aso] Manuel de Proverbes Dramatiques. 1832. 
With Leaf of ‘‘Errata.” [All] Second Edition. Together, 3 vols. in 2, 
12mo, original boards, cloth backs, paper labels. Enclosed in buckram 
folders, leather labels. Boston, 1831-1832 
Both copies are from the library of J. C. Chamberlain, with bookplates; the 
former is also from the William Harris Arnold collection, with book-label; the 

second volume contains the autograph signature on fly-leaf of ‘‘ Edw. Storer." 


Second Session, Monday Evening, April 28th 


EARLY PRESENTATION COPY, INSCRIBED BY LONGFELLOW 


628. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). Saggi de, Novellieri Italiani d’Ogni Secolo. 
12mo, original cloth, paper label on back, uncut. Boston, 1832 

9 » First EDITION. PRESENTATION Copy with Longfellow’s Autograph Inscription 
on fly-leaf, ‘‘ Dr. Bosworth with the affectionate regards of the Editor (the word Author 
crossed out by him). Rotterdam, Dec. 1, 1835;"' also, the Author's Autograph Sig- 
nature in pencil on reverse of front cover. 


629. LoNGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Saggi de Novellieri Italiani. 12mo, original 
@ cloth, paper label, uncut. Boston, 1832 
e First EDITION. 


630. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). Syllabus de la Grammaire Italienne. 12mo, 
a original cloth, paper label, uncut. Boston, 1832 
° 


First Epition. The William Harris Arnold copy, without the long dash below 
the sixth line of the title-page. With what seems to be the original ‘‘ Avertissement ¥ 
printed on a continuous sheet with the title, and with the error “la’’ for “le? in 
next to the last line. The ‘‘Table des Chaptires”’ is differently set from the other 
two uncut copies. Without slip of errata. Green label (contemporary) on front 
cover. 


631. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Syllabus de la Grammaire Italienne. 12mo, 
original black cloth, paper label, cut edges. Boston, 1832 


EP 
s, i First EpIt1on. This copy seems to agree with the Arnold copy (see preceding 
entry), except that the edges have been trimmed and it is bound in a ribbed black 
cloth, instead of a smooth dull light red, and the label has been reprinted. Ex- 
TREMELY RARE IN THIS STATE. 


LONGFELLOW’S OWN COPY—PRESENTED BY HIM LATER TO 
DR. BOSWORTH 


632. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). Syllabus de la Grammaire Italienne. I2mo, 
original cloth, paper label, uncut. Boston, 1832 


20 = First EDITION. 
® LONGFELLOW’s Own Copy, with his autograph signature, in pencil, on front 
end-paper; later presented by him to Dr. Bosworth, with inscription, in ink, on 
front fly-leaf, reading,—‘‘ Dr. Bosworth, with the affectionate regards of the author. 
Rotterdam, Dec. 1, 1835.” 
Without the long dash below the sixth line of the title page. With the corrected 
‘ Avertissement” pasted in, but without evidence of stub. The“ H"’ of the initials 
comes before the third ‘‘I’’ in ‘‘VIII."" With the ‘‘Table des Chaptires”’ differ- 
ently set from the other corrected copy, as well as from the copy containing the 
error in the ‘‘Avertissement’’; distinguished by the arrangement of the dots be- 
tween the chapter headings and the page numbers. With slip of ‘‘Errata’’ in which 
the word “‘le,’’ next to the last line, is directly below the word ‘‘et "in the line above. 


633. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Syllabus de la Grammaire Italienne. 12mo, 
original cloth, paper label, uncut. Boston, 1832 
ae First Epit1on. This copy has the long dash below the sixth line of the title- 
page. It has the corrected ‘“‘ Avertissement,”’ but in a different setting. This can 
be distinguished by the fact that the ‘‘H”’ of the initials is farther to the left, being 
partly below the second ‘‘I”’ of “VIII.”’ With the ‘‘Table des Chaptires’’ differ- 
ently set from the other copies. With slip of ‘‘Errata’’; also a different setting 
from that in the Presentation Copy. The ‘‘1’’ of the word ‘“‘le"’ in next to the 
jast line is nearly under the ‘‘t’’ of the word “‘et’’ in the line above, and not directly 
below the ‘‘e’’ as in the other copy. 


634. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Coplas de Don Jorge Manrique, Translated 
~ from the Spanish; with an Introductory Essay on the Moral and Devo- 
ld. tional Poetry of Spain. By H. W. Longfellow. 12mo, original cloth, 
paper label. Boston, 1833 


First EpITIon. 


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PRESENTATION COPY SIGNED WITH INITIALS 


635. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). Coplas de Don Jorge Manrique. Translated 
from the Spanish, with an Introductory Essay on the Moral and Devo- 
/ aie tional Poetry of Spain. 12mo, original cloth, paper label. Boston, 1833 


First EpItTIon. PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription (in pencil) on front end- 
paper, reading,—‘‘ Mr. Felton with the best regards of his friend, H. W. L.” An 
unusual inscription, as he usually inscribed presentation copies ‘‘ From the Author.” 


UNIQUE COPY OF “OUTRE-MER” 


636. [LONGFELLow (HENRY W.).] Outre-Mer: A Pilgrimage Beyond the Sea. 
2 parts. in 1 vol. 8vo. contemporary cloth, paper label, UNCUT, water- 
stained. Title-page to the second part missing; front fly-leaf missing. 


Boston, 1833-1834 
6 ee First EDITION. EXCESSIVELY RARE. 

AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed, ‘‘Mr. Nault, with the best regards of 
his friend, H. W. Longfellow, Brunswick, May 14, 1834.” 

Laid in is an interesting letter signed by Luther S. Livingston, of Dodd & Living- 
ston, to Mr. Wakeman, dated March 6th, 1911, offering him this copy of ‘‘Outre- 
Mer”’ and reading in part,— ; 

“This copy consists of the original two numbers, but the title-page of No. 2 was 
undoubtedly discarded when the book was bound. This is shown, I think, by the printed 
label, Wuicu Is ENTIRELY NEw TO Me. This label shows that the volume is consid- 
ered as Part I of a series. These two first numbers relate to France; the third number 
he planned should relate to Spain. . . . The inscription is dated May 14th, while 
the inscription in George W. Green's copy (sold in the Chamberlain sale), was dated 
May 31st. You will remember that in one of his letters he promises a copy to Green 
‘as soon as it peeps.’ Evidently Mr. Nault got this copy bound up in cloth, and wt 
took longer to bind Mr. Green's copy, which had trimmed edges.” ea 

There is also laid ina REMARKABLY EARLY AND INTENSELY INTERESTING A. L. S. 
oF LONGFELLOW, 3 full quarto pages, dated Brunswick, June 30, 1833, to Messrs. 
Hilliard, Gray & Co., the publishers of ‘‘Outre-Mer,” in regard to this book, reading 
in part,— 

‘“‘ Mr. Griffin reached town today, and has just handed me your proposition in regard 
to the purchase and publication of my little book of sketches. The offer you name me 
is better than I expected; and all that prevents me from accepting it at once is the obli- 
gation in respect to any future Nos. of the work. 

‘Whether any future Nos. are to see the light must depend upon circumstances beyond 
my control; after September next, the place of my residence is uncertain; I may be 
so far from this part of the country, that even if the work should be completed it would 
be impossible or inconvenient to comply with that part of the contract which relates 
to the printing. These circumstances lead me to refuse an offer, which under other 
circumstances, I should be glad to accept. 

“I wish, however, that you would have the goodness to act as Agent for the work. 
I put the nominal retail price at .62\4 per No. upon which I make you a discount 
of 35 per cent. 

‘500 copies have been printed. 425 I shall send you: 25 of which are for gratuttous 
distribution: 25 more, I shall myself distribute, and 50 copies will remain in Mr. Griffin's 
hands for the market here and in Portland. .:. . 

‘“‘T wish you to take out a copy-right in your name, For I Do Not WisH TO APPEAR 
AS THE AUTHOR OF THE WorK. I am well aware, that THis WouLD BE No REMEDY 
AGAINST ANY ONE WHO SHOULD CHOSE (sic) TO PiLFeER, BuT IT WouLpD BE A 
STRONG PREVENTION.” 


637. [LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.).] Outre-Mer; A Pilgrimage Beyond the Sea. 
AIP 2 vols. 12mo, original cloth. New York, 1835 


First COMPLETE EDITION. Exceptionally fine and clean copy. 


Third Session, Numbers 638 to 957, inclusive 


TUESDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 29th, AT 2:30 O’CLOCK 





HAWTHORNE’S COPY, WITH HIS AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE 


638. [LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.).] Outre-Mer: or, A Pilgrimage to the Old World. 
| By an American. 2 vols. 12mo, original boards, cloth backs, paper 
$0: labels, uncut. London, 1835 


First ENGLISH EDITION. HAWTHORNE’S Copy, with his autograph signature, 
“Nath. Hawthorne,’ on inside of front cover of each volume. 


639. [LONGFELLOw (Henry W.).] The Boston Book. Being Specimens of 
Metropolitan Literature. Occasional and Periodical. Engraved tille. 
Atty 12mo, original cloth. - Boston, 1836 
First Epition. This, the first number of ‘‘The Boston Book,’’ was edited by 
Henry T. Tuckerman. It contains ‘‘Truth,’”’ p. 106, by Longfellow. It is a por- 
tion of his Phi Beta Kappa poem, delivered before the Bowdoin College Chapter 
at Commencement, 1832, but never printed entire. Even this portion, five stanzas 
of six lines each, does not seem to have been reprinted in any collected edition. 
Besides this unpublished poem, this volume includes a prose selection, ‘* The Notary,”’ 
pp. 76-83, which had already appeared in ‘‘Outre-Mer,” No. II, 1834. 


A VERY RARE LONGFELLOW ITEM IN ORIGINAL WRAPPERS 


640. [LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.).] Bowdoin Port-Folio, MDCCCXXXIX, Con- 
ducted by the Undergraduates of Bowdoin College. 8 nos. in 7 (as issued), 

/ 9 8vo, ORIGINAL WRAPPERS, uncut. Enclosed in cloth box-case. 
Brunswick [1839] 
ALL IssUED. FINE SET. VERY RARE IN THIS STATE. Contains “Leaves from 


Hyperion, an unpublished Romance, by Prof. Henry W. Longfellow,’’ which was 
published in bookform a few weeks later. 


641. [LoNGFELLow (Henry W.).] Bowdoin Portfolio, MDCCCXXXIX, Con- 

ducted by the Undergraduates of the Bowdoin College. 8 nos. in 7 (as 

3 _- issued), 8vo, ORIGINAL WRAPPERS (various colors), UNCUT. 

/ : Brunswick [1839] 

ALL IssuED. FINE Copy. VERY RARE IN THIS STATE. Name on some wrappers 

Contains ‘‘Leaves from ‘Hyperion,’ an Unpublished Romance, by Prof. Henry W. 

Longfellow,’’ which was published in bookform a few weeks later. Three of the 

x numbers contain articles on American Poetry with references to and selections 
from Bryant, Longfellow, Whittier, Holmes, and others. 


IN ORIGINAL CLOTH BINDING 


642. [LoNGrELLOw (HENRY W.).] Hyperion, a Romance. By the Author of 
~ “Outre-Mer.”’ 2 vols. 12mo, original cloth, marbled edges. 
g New York, 1839 
First Epition. Laid in is pencil note in Mr. Wakeman’s autograph, reading, 


“This is the only copy of this scarce book I have ever seen in original cloth and is in 
remarkably clean and fine condition in every respect.’” 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


643. LONGFELLOwW (HENRY W.). Hyperion. A Romance. 2 vols. I2mo, 
5 ORIGINAL Boarpbs, paper labels, uncut. New York, 1839 


First EpITIon. Faint name-stamp on title-pages; OTHERWISE A SUPERB Copy 
OF THIS RARE BOOK. . 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY 


644. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Hyperion. A Romance. By the Author of 
_ “Outre-Mer.” 2 vols. in 1, 12mo, half red morocco, gilt, red top. Some- 
20.~ what stained and half-title to second volume missing. New York, 1839 


First EDITION. PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, in pencil, on front fly- 
leat, ‘‘Mrs. Palfrey with the Author's kind regards.” 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY OF FIRST EDITION 


645. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Voices of the Night. 12mo, original boards, 


paper label, uncut, somewhat worn. Cambridge, 1839 
{ 12 First Epition. Only 900 copies were printed and, according to the publisher, 
only 40 copies remained one fortnight after its publication. 


PRESENTATION Copy, with the Author’s Autograph Inscription on fly-leaf, ‘‘To 
William T. Pabodie (a brother poet) from the author, with his regards. January 1, 


1840.” 


WITH AUTOGRAPH VERSE “LIVES OF GREAT MEN ALL REMIND US” 


INSERTED 
646. LONGFELLOwW (HENRY W.). Voices of the Night. 12mo, original boards, 
uncut, back slightly chipped at top. Cambridge, 1839 


SS 
50, First EDITION. 


Inserted opposite page 7, is the most famous stanza of Longfellow’s ‘“‘Psalm of 
Life,’’ entirely in his handwriting, signed and dated (1858), reading,— 
‘* Lives of great men all remind us 
We can make our lives sublime, 
And departing leave behind us 
Footprints on the sands of Time.” 
Laid in is a slip, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘ This is the finest 
copy of Longfellow’s first book of poems I have ever seen. . . . This is a rarer book 
than Evangeline and in this condition is one of the unobtainables.”’ 


LARGE PAPER: WITH THE ORIGINAL PUBLISHER’S AGREEMENT 


INSERTED 
647. LoNGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Voices of the Night. Third Edition. Royal 
8vo, half morocco, gilt top, uncut. Cambridge, 1840 


20 ae LARGE PAPER Copy. This (the third) edition was entirely reset and contains 
® many corrections Ina letter written on Dec. 21, 1840, by the author to his father, 
he says: ‘‘ My third edition (of the Voices) ts quite superb . . . the third, a large paper 
edition, being only two hundred and fifty copies,’’ etc. z 
Laid in is a pencil note in Mr. Wakeman’s autograph reading, “‘ This is the finest 
copy of the large paper edition I have ever seen. Third edition. The only one printed 
on large paper, very rare.” 
Inserted is the ORIGINAL PUBLISHING AGREEMENT, 10 LINES, ENTIRELY IN LONG- 
FELLOW’S HANDWRITING, between the publisher, Mr. Owen, and the Author, regard- 
ing the publication of the above volume, reading as follows,— 
‘* Voices of the Night. 

‘‘The copy-right of this Work, belongs to the Author, Henry W. Longfellow, 
and the Stereotype plates of the same to the Publisher, John Owen, who has the 
sole right of publishing the work for three years from thts date, on condition of paying 
the Author on the day of publication ten cents for every copy printed and ten copies 
of each edition of the work. 

“Cambridge. Feb. 8, 1842." 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


648. [LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.).] The Bowdoin Poets. Edited by Edward P. 
Weston. Frontispiece. 12mo, leather, gilt, gilt edges. 
Brunswick, 1840 


2 First EpIrIon. Contains four poems by Longfellow, viz, ‘‘ The Spirit of Poetry,” 
a “The Beleagured City,” ‘‘ Burial of the Minnisink,’’ and ‘“‘Footsteps of Angels.”’ 


649. [LoNGFELLOow (HENRY W.).] The Boston Book. Being Specimens of 
Metropolitan Literature. [Edited by George S. Hillard.] Engraved title. 

I2mo, original cloth, gilt edges. Boston, 1841 

First EpITION of the poem, ‘‘ The Wreck of the Hesperus,’’ appearing in book- 

form, contributed to this Annual by Longfellow. The poem had been printed in 

the ‘‘New World,’”’ but this appearance in ‘‘The Boston Book,”’ antedates that in 

the ‘‘Ballads and Other Poems.” ‘‘A Psalm of Life,’’ and ‘Life in Sweden”’ are 

other contributions by Longfellow, the latter piece, in prose, having apparently 


never been reprinted. 
‘‘Howe’s Masquerade,’’ by Nathaniel Hawthorne, is also here included, with 


contributions by other noted writers of the period. 


- AUTOGRAPH LETTER REFERRING TO HIS “BALLADS AND OTHER POEMS” 


650. LONGFELLow (HENRY W.).] Autograph Letter Signed, “Henry W. Long- 
fellow.” 2%pp. 4to, Cambridge, November 3, 1841. To Jno. Keese 
Esq. With addressed portion on last sheet. 


VERY INTERESTING LETTER, relating to ‘‘ Ballads and other Poems,’’ and ‘‘ Voices 
of the Night,’’ reading in part,—‘‘I am very sorry that my plans for the winter wijl 
not allow of my acceding to your proposition in regard to the Brooklyn Lyceum. . . . 

““T have . . . a small volume of ‘ Ballads and Other Poems—’ about pp. 100. Which 
will be out before January. Poetry has its Laws, and Law has its Poetry... but 
whether Law Books and Poems will pull together in the same yoke, 1s another question. 

Have the goodness to give this a thought. The new Poems will be uniform in 
size and appearance with the ‘Voices of the Night,’ and on many accounts the volume 
will be more valuable. Mr. Owen of this place is the Publisher... .” 


FIRST EDITION: PRESENTATION COPY 


651. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). Ballads and Other Poems. 12mo, ORIGINAL 
Boarps, back missing. Enclosed in cloth slip-case. Cambridge, 1842 


35. = First EDITION. 
€ PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription on front flyleaf,—‘‘Dr. Palfrey with the 
regards of the Author.” 
This volume contains Longfellow’s most famous poems, 7. e., ‘‘The Skeleton in 
Armor,” ‘‘The Wreck of the Hesperus,’’ ‘‘The Luck of Edenhall,’”’ ‘‘The Village 


Blacksmith,”’ ‘‘Excelsior,’’ etc. 


652. LONGFELLow (HENRY W.). Ballads and Other Poems. 12mo, full Ant- 
.— werp blue French levant morocco, Jansenist, gilt lettering on back, doub- 

Jd. lures of brown morocco with narrow outer blue morocco and gilt 
borders, flowered vellum paper end-leaves, gilt top, other edges uncut, 

BY LEFORT. Enclosed in marbled board slip-case. Cambridge, 1842 


First EDITION. 


653. LoNGFELLow (HENRY W.). Ballads and Other Poerns. Third Edition. 
Royal 8vo, board sides, leather back, gilt top, uncut. Cambridge, 1842 


& 
; Jo. LARGE Paper. FINE Copy. Large paper copies in as fine a state as the above 
are very rare. 

Laid in is a pencil note in Mr. Wakeman's handwriting, reading, “ This is the 
finest copy of the large paper edition I have ever seen—Third Edition. The only one 
printed on large paper—very rare.” 

There is also inserted an Autograph Letter, Signed, of the author, in pencil, one 
page 4to, to Mr. Owen, his publisher, mentioning six copies of four of his (Long- 
fellow’s) works, which have been wrongly charged to him, and requesting that said 
mistake be rectified. 


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THE FOLLOWING ITEM AND THE COPY OF “KAVANAGH” IN THIS 
SALE TWO OF THE FINEST AMERICAN LITERARY ASSOCIATION 
ITEMS IN EXISTENCE 


654. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). Poems on Slavery. 31pp. followed by four 
leaves of advertisements, 12mo0, ORIGINAL WRAPPERS, Uncut. Enclosed 

es in green levant wrapper, in full green levant solander case, back and sides 
33. most elaborately gold and blind tooled, lines from the book lettered on 


side, gilt fillet lines around edges. Cambridge, 1842 
First EpITION. FINE Copy. EXCESSIVELY RARE, and especially so in fine 
condition. , 


ONE OF Two FINEST AMERICAN LITERARY ASSOCIATION ITEMS IN EXISTENCE, 
bearing on front wrapper presentation inscription, in Longfellow’s handwriting, 
‘‘N. Hawthorne from the Author.” 

Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘ There is no use 
dilating upon this treasure, for so it must be called. It 1s not only the rare first edition, 
but, what is rarer, it is in fine condition; and the inscription makes tt one of the most 
desirable books in this collection. It was published the year of Hawthorne's marriage.” 


JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL’S COPY 


655. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). Poems on Slavery. 31Ipp. followed by four 
leaves of advertisements, I2mo, ORIGINAL GLAZED YELLOW WRAPPERS, 

§0- uncut. Enclosed in full crimson straight-grain morocco solander case, 
* __ BY _BRADSTREET’S. Cambridge, 1842 


FrstT EDITION. 

JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL’s Copy, with his autograph signature and date, “J. R. 
Lowell, Decr. 15, 1842,"’ on front wrapper. This copy is of more than ordinary 
interest, as Lowell reviewed this book in his magazine, ‘‘The Pioneer,’’ soon after 
its publication. Therefore, this, the Review Copy, was probably sent to Lowell 
by Longfellow. 


SUPERB COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION 


656. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). Poems on Slavery. 12mo. original wrappers, 
3 g — uncut. Enclosed in cloth protection covers. Cambridge, 1842 


e THE SUPERB WILLIAM HARRIS ARNOLD Copy OF THE RARE FIRST EDITION. 
With the advertisements. 


PRESENTATION COPY—WITH A. L. S. BY LONGFELLOW LAID IN 


657. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Poems on Slavery. 12mo, full crimson levant, 
sprinkled edges. Cambridge, 1842 


35. ao First EDITION. PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription on half-title, “Rev. R. C. 
Waterston, from the Author.’’ Inserted is an interesting A. L. S. of the Author, 
referring to the book. 


58. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Poems on Slavery. 12mo, ORIGINAL WRAPPERS, 
uncut and unopened. Cambridge, 1842 
SECOND EDITION, on thicker paper than the First Edition, and with textual 


Q- changes. 


659. [LoNGFELLOw (HENRY W.).] Brooks (CHARLES T.). Songs and Ballads: 
Translated from Uhland, Korner, Burger, and Other German Lyric Poets. 
With Notes. 12mo, original cloth, paper label. Boston, 1842 

First EDITION. . Contains Longfellow’s poem ‘‘Luck of Edenhall.” 


660. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Ballads and Other Poems. 12mo, original cloth, 
= uncut. London, 1843 


First ENGLISH EDITION. From the library of Edmund Backhouse, with his 
book-label, and autograph signature on fly-leaf. 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


WITH ORIGINAL CONTRACT FOR PUBLICATION OF THE BOOK, 


INSERTED 
661. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). The Spanish Student. A Play, in Three Acts. 
I2mo, original boards, paper label, uncut. Cambridge, 1843 


5D “ First Epition. Rare in such fine condition. 

Ms Inserted is the ORIGINAL CONTRACT—in John Bartlett’s handwriting—for the 
publication of the book, signed by Owen and Longfellow, and witnessed by Bartlett, 
dated June I2th, 1843. 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY 


662. LoNGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Spanish Student. A Play, in Three Acts. 
2 5- I2mo, original boards, paper label, uncut. Cambridge, 1843 


First EDITION. PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed, ‘‘ William Plumer, Jr. Esq., with 
the regard of the Author. July 3, 1843.” 


663. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). The Spanish Student. A Play, in Three Acts. 
12mo, original boards, paper label on back, entirely uncut, binding cracked 


np at hinges. London, 1843 


First ENGLISH EDITION. With ‘Publisher's list,’ 8 pages, inserted. 
From the library of Edmund Backhouse, with book-label. 


MAGNIFICENT COPY OF THE LARGE PAPER ISSUE 


‘664. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Spanish Student. A Play in Three Acts. 
8vo, original boards, paper label, gilt edges. 


[az Cambridge: John Owen, 1843 
A PRISTINE Copy OF THE RARE LARGE PAPER (THIRD) EpiTt1ioN—the only one 
printed on large paper. 
Laid in is an AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED by Longfellow, 1 page, 8vo, no date, to 
Owen, the publisher of the book, telling him he must see proofs from the types 
before the plates are cast, for corrections, and also ordering him to import some 
books for him. 


665. [LoNGFELLow (HENRY W.).] ‘Voices of the True-Hearted. , 12 nos. in II, 
(as issued), royal 8vo, bound in three-quarter brown morocco, original 

g = covers preserved, all edges uncut. Philadelphia, 1844 
® 


Contains ‘Excelsior,’ by Henry W. Longfellow; ‘‘A Psalm of Life,’’ by William 
Henry Longfellow (sic); ‘‘The Slave’s Dream,’’ by Longfellow; ‘‘The Celestial 
Railroad,’ by Hawthorne, and contributions by Whittier, Emerson, Bryant, Lowell, 
Willis, and other celebrated American writers of that period. 


WITH A. L. S. REGARDING A CHANGE IN THE POEM “OCCULTATION 
| : OF ORION” INSERTED 


666. LoNGFELLow (HENRY W.). Poems. Full-page engravings after illustrations 
by D. Huntington. Thick 8vo, cloth, gilt, gilt edges. Philadelphia, 1845 


woe 
75. First EpITIon. Inserted is an Autograph Letter Signed, I p. 4to, Cambridge, 
October 20, 1845, addressed to the Publisher, relative to changing a line in the poem 
“Occultation of Orion,” which according to Mr. Wakeman, in a pencil note here 
laid in, ‘‘is first collected in this volume.’ This important letter reads as follows,— 
“In the ‘Occultation of Orion’ please change the line 
‘Then pallid rose the moon and faint,’ 
‘The moon was pallid but not faint.’ 
This is important in an astronomical point of vue. 
I shall send you all I write; and you can put the poems into the volume or not, as 
you please; though I prefer to insert as many as possible. .+. P. S. Nothing from 
Huntington.” 


Kindly read Condivions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


INTERESTING PRESENTATION COPY 


667. LoNGFELLOw (HENRY W.). Poems. Illustrated by D. Huntington, 8vo, 
original leather, gilt, gilt edges, worn. Philadelphia, 1845 


/ 7 §0 FIRST EDITION. 


PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription on front end-paper,—‘‘Marianne ia Long- 
fellow, with the Author's love. January 1, 1846.’ An interesting presentation copy. 


THE SCARCE FIRST ISSUE, PRINTED IN CAMBRIDGE 


668. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). The Poets and Poetry of Europe, with Intro- 
ductions and Biographical Notices. Portrait of Schiller and engraved title- 

50 page. Thick royal 8vo, original cloth. Philadelphia, 1845 
74): First EDITION, First Issue. This collection of poems, consisting of selections 
¢ from a largé number of European poets, contains biographical introductions by 
Longfellow, who made many of the translations. This is the First Issue, printed 
by Metcalf & Co. of Cambridge, where the author lived at the time of publication. 
The Second Edition (also dated 1845) was printed by T. K. Collins of Philadelphia. 

PRESENTATION Copy, with Autograph Inscription in Longfellow’s handwriting, 
‘‘Hon. W. P. Preble from the Author;"’ also, the Autograph Signature of “Marian 
P. Longfellow March 8th, 1849.” 

Laid in is a percil note in Mr. Wakeman’s autograph, reading ‘‘This is a scarce 
book. Mr. Arnold did not have it. It is one of the earlier copies printed under the 
editor’s supervision by Metcalf & Co. Cambridge. The later and more numerous 
copies were printed by T. K. & P. G. Collins, Philadelphia.” 


669. LoNGFELLow (HENRY W.). Voices of the Night. 8vo, original printed 
| — wrappers, uncut. In green linen portfolio, gilt lettered. Boston, 1845 
@ 


First EDITION IN PAMPHLET ForM. Printed in double columns. With the 
signature of ‘H. A. Rogers,’’ in ink, in upper margin of wrapper. 


FIRST EDITION: WITH ORIGINAL PUBLISHER’S AGREEMENT INSERTED 


670. [LONGFELLOow (HENRY W.).] The Waif: A Collection of Poems. 12mo, 
| — ORIGINAL ILLUMINATED WRAPPERS. Enclosed in cloth slip-case. 
35. | : Cambridge: John Owen, 1845 
First EDITION. 


INSERTED IS THE ORIGINAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN LONGFELLOW AND OWEN 
for the publication of ‘‘ The Waif,’’ signed by both, and dated ‘“‘Jan’y. 1, 1845." 


671. [LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.).] The Waif. A Collection of Poems. 12mo, 
2 full light blue levant, gilt, gilt top, uncut, BY MATTHEWS. 
aa Cambridge, 1845 


PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed by Longfellow: ‘‘ Miss Caroline Doane, with the 
Editor’s best regards. Jan. I, 1845.” 


672. [LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.).] CLARK (Lewis GAYLORD). The Knicker- 

bocker Sketch-Book. A Library of Select Literature. 12mo, original 

f= wrappers, uncut. Enclosed in cloth box-case. New York, 1845 
6 


A SUPERB COPY OF THE RARE First EDITION. 
Contains, ‘‘The Blank Book of a Country Schoolmaster,’’ by Longfellow. 


WITH LONGFELLOW’S AUTHORIZATION FOR PUBLICATION 


673. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Belfry of Bruges and other Poems. 12mo, 
. Original wrappers, uncut. Enclosed in cloth box-case. 
50: Cambridge: John Owen, 1846 
First EDITION. The wrappers are dated 1845. 
Inserted is a.one-page A. L. S. by Longfellow, to Messrs. Metcalf and Nichols, 
dated Cambridge, November 2oth, 1845, reading as follows,—‘‘I hereby authorize 
John Owen to print from the stereotype plates in your hands one thousand copies of 
‘The Belfry of Bruges and Other Poems.’ Henry W. Longfellow.” 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


A CHARMINGLY INSCRIBED VOLUME 


674. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Belfry of Bruges, and Other Poems. 12mo’ 
original decorated wrappers, uncut. Cambridge, 1846 


50- First Epirion. A CHARMINGLY INSCRIBED VOLUME, to his friend Ferdinand 
Freiligrath, with inscription on front-leaf, reading,—“' Freiligrath the Beloved. From 
the Author. 1846.’ This is certainly an association item of more than ordinary 
interest, so beautifully inscribed to the translator of Longfellow’s Poems. 


675. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Poems of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. 
— Complete in One Volume. 8vo, original wrappers, uncut, worn. En- 
bo) e closed in cloth protecting covers. New York, 1846 


Contains the Poems on Slavery which were not included in the Philadelphia 
1845 edition, for fear of giving offence in the South. This omission caused much 
adverse criticism. — 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY 
676. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). Outre-Mer, a Pilgrimage beyond the Sea. 


50 Second Edition. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1846 
a — PRESENTATION COPY FROM LONGFELLOW, inscribed as follows, “‘Annie Sophie 
3 Longfellow with the affectionate regards of the Author. October 30, 1846.” 


EARLIEST ISSUE—WITH PRESENTATION INSCRIPTION 


677. [LONGFELLow (HENRY W.).] The Estray. A Collection of Poems. 12mo, 
ORIGINAL DECORATED WRAPPERS, uncut. Enclosed in cloth wrappers and 

3 bf 44 full crimson straight-grain morocco solander case, BY BRADSTREET’S. 
C: Boston, 1847 


First EDITION. FINE Copy. 

PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed on front fly-leaf: ‘‘Mrs. Freiligrath with kindest 
regards of the Editor. January 1, 1847.’ A Copy OF THE VERY EARLIEST ISSUE, 
AS EVIDENCED BY THE DATE OF THE INSCRIPTION. 


678. [LONGFELLOw (Henry W.).] The Estray: A Collection of Poems. Edited 
by Longfellow. 12mo, original boards, paper label, uncut. Boston, 1847 


/ O- First EDITION, with the inserted leaves of advertisements, on paper smaller than 
the book, which are nearly always missing. EXTREMELY RARE IN SUCH FINE 
CONDITION, AND WITH THE ADVERTISEMENTS. 

Longfellow wrote the ‘‘Proem” to this volume. It also contains contributions 
by Whittier, Lowell, Emerson and Bryant,—a perfect galaxy. 


679. [LONGFELLow (HENRY W.).] The Estray. A Collection of Poems. Edited 
by Longfellow. 12mo, original boards, paper label, uncut. 


722 Boston, 1847 


First EDITION, a trifle taller than the preceding copy, but lacking the adver- 
tisements, as usual. EXTREMELY RARE IN SUCH FINE CONDITION. 


- 680. [LoNGFELLOW (HENRY W.).] The Estray: A Collection of Poems. 12mo, 


lg unbound (covers missing), uncut. Boston, 1847 
: First EDITION. S403 ; 
PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription by Longfellow on front fly-leaf,—‘' Mrs. 


Follen with the regards of the Editor. January 1, 1847.” 


681. [LoNGFELLow (Henry W.).] The Estray. A Collection of Poems. I2mo, 
original cloth, gilt, gilt edges, binding worn, front fly-leaf missing. 
22 Boston, 1847 


First Epirion. Longfellow wrote the Proem for this volume and edited it. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY—WITH CORRECTIONS OF TEXT 
PROBABLY BY THE AUTHOR 


682. LONGFELLow (HENRY W.). Evangeline, A Tale or Acadie. 12mo, ORIGINAL 
Boarps (rebacked—no label), uncut. Enclosed in full crimson straight- 


00,7 grain morocco solander case, gilt. Boston, 1847 


First ISSUE OF THE First EDITION, with ‘‘Lo”’ page 61, line 1, which was changed 


to ‘‘Long”’ in later issues. 
PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR TO M. F. BIGELOW, with inscription, 


in Longfellow’s handwriting, on front end-paper, ‘‘From the Author, 1847,'’ above 
which Mr. Bigelow has written his name. There are pencilled changes in the text, 
probably in Longfellow’s handwriting, on pp. 28, 61, 63, 97, IOI, 105, 109, 125, 


127, 138, 141 and 155. 


683. LoncFELLow (HENRY W.). Evangeline. A Tale of Acadie. 12mo, full 
green crushed levant, doublures of strips of green and purple levants, most’ 
/80: = beautifully ornamented with floral inlays in crimson and blue, silk fly-leaves 
* and end-papers, gilt top, BY TAFFIN. Boston, 1847 
A BEAUTIFULLY BOUND Copy OF THE First ISSUE OF THE FIRST EDITION. 
PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed, ‘‘ Mrs. R. C. Waterston, with the Author's best 
regards. November, 1847.” 


684. [LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.).] The Opal for 1847. Edited by John 
~  Keese. Full-page engravings, some 1m colors, after allustrations by J. G. 
I) Chapman. 8vo, leather, gilt, gilt edges. New York, 1847 


Containing the poem, ‘‘ Birds of Passage,’’ by Longfellow. 


685. [LoNGFELLOw (HENRY W.).] The Opal: A Pure Gift for the Holy Days. 
MDCCCXLVIII. Edited by Mrs. Sarah J. Hale. Presentation plate 


| — colored, engraved title and plates. 8vo, leather, gilt, gilt edges. 
; New York, 1848 


Contains Longfellow’s poem, ‘‘ By the Sea-Side.” 


THE RARE LARGE PAPER ISSUE—FINE COPY 


686. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). Evangeline. A Tale of Acadie. Royal 8vo, 
board sides, leather back, gilt top, uncut. Boston, 1848 


g s LARGE PAPER. Laid in is a pencil note by Mr. Wakeman, reading, “* Immaculate 
¢ copy of the very rare large paper edition. I have never seen as fine a copy.” 
Inserted is a portion of an exceedingly interesting letter [1847], 4pp. 12mo, entirely 
in Longfellow’s autograph, addressed evidently to a close friend, with mention of ° 
personal matters of mutual interest, reading in part as follows, “. . . Mrs. Ticknor 
I saw two days ago. She was jubilant with your last from Rome. If anybody should 
suggest to her that your letters are not far better than Pepe's, Walpole’s, Cooper’s, Lady 
Merry’s, and Mme. de Sevigne’s, he would do well to stand near the door when he said it. 
.. . Since your departure Lieber has singled me out as his victim. . . . His letters 
are like the second chapter in Gil Blas; an old soldier, a lamentable voice, two cross- 
sticks and a blunderbuss. . . . I like Lieber very much, but I cannot undergo what 
you and Sumner have undergone. Much would I do to save him, but just this thing— 
never! ‘Quoth the raven, nevermore!’ 
“This reminds me of Poe, whose ammunition seems to have given out. Another 
gunner has taken his place, by name Peck, who is firing away at me in New York. 
The shots do not hit; the noise keeps things lively. 
‘“* Fyangeline’ has done well, and given me perhaps a firmer foothold. Also in a 
business point of view it has been successful. Five thousand copies have been sold and 
the sixth will be out in a few days. . . . We occasionally have @ glimpse of your wife 


who has sent us your letters and Lectures,’’ etc. 


687. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Poems. Portrait. 24mo, original cloth, some- 
# what worn. London, 1848 

: This is evidently a pirated edition as the text of ‘‘Evangeline’’ follows the first 
American edition (1845). According to an Autograph Letter Signed by the Author 
[Continued 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


[No. 687. LONGFELLOw (H. W.)—Continued] 


(which is laid in) all subsequent editions were to contain certain corrections. This 
letter reads :— 


“Camb. April 21, 1848. In answer to your note of yesterday I would inform you that 
no authorized English Edition of Evangeline has yet been published. I have thought, 
however, of having one, as soon as I have made several verbal corrections in the work as 
I wish.” 


ONE OF THE FINEST AMERICAN LITERARY ASSOCIATION ITEMS IN 
EXISTENCE 


688. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W,). Kavanagh. A Tale. 12mo, original cloth, 
slightly worn. Boston, 1849 
First EDITION. 


ms PRESENTATION Copy FROM HENRY W. LONGFELLOW TO NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE, 
320 bearing inscription, on front end-paper, ‘‘ Nath. Hawthorne from his friend the Author. 
* May 10, 1849.’ Hawthorne has written the family name, ‘‘ HAWTHORNE” on inside 
of front cover. 
In the whole of American Literature, it is hardly possible to imagine a finer or 
more important Literary Association Item than the volume here offered. 
We can imagine Longfellow’s anxiety to have Hawthorne, the greatest American 
prose writer of his day, read and pass an opinion upon his novel. 
An additional point of interest is the fact that the volume was presented to 
Hawthorne in May, 1849, while Hawthorne was writing his world-famous master- 
piece—‘‘ THE SCARLET LETTER.” 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION 


689. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Kavanagh, a Tale. 12mo, original brown cloth, 
3 5 _ very slightly worn. Boston, 1849 
® 


First EDITION. PRESENTATION Copy from Longfellow with his Autograph In- 
scription on fly-leaf as follows, ‘“E. P. Whipple Esq. with the regards of the Author. 
May 1849.” — 


690. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Kavanagh. A Tale. 12mo, original cloth, top 
= edges uncut. Boston, 1849 


First EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, with his Autograph 
Inscription on fly-leaf, ‘“‘“T. W. Parsons, with the regards of the author. May 1849." 


gt. LoncreLLow (HENRY W.). Kavanagh. A Tale. 12mo, original cloth, 
slightly worn and stained. Boston, 1849 
First EDITION. 


692. [LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.).] The Boston Book. Being Specimens of Metro- 
politan Literature. [Edited by James T. Fields.] Engraved title. 12mo, 
original cloth. Boston, 1850 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE EpiToR, JAMES T. FIELDS, with his Autograph 
Inscription, ‘“‘Howard M. Ticknor, with the Editor's regards.” 

The above volume contains the poems ‘‘ Resignation,” and “‘ Footprints of Angels,”’ 
the latter here first printed, both by Longfellow; also contributions by Hawthorne, 
Emerson, Parkman, and other leading writers of the period. 


693. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Poems. Lyrical and Dramatic. With an Intro- 
ductory Essay, on the Genius and Writings of the Author, by George 
272 Gilfillan. 16mo, original olive green morocco, blind stamped, gauffred 
‘edges. Liverpool, 1850 
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature on title-page 


694. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Poems. A New Edition. [Includes “The 
_ Seaside and the Fireside.”] 2 vols. 12mo, cloth, gilt, gilt edges. 
[ Boston, 1850 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


PRESENTATION COPY OF THE RARE LARGE PAPER ISSUE 


695. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Seaside and the Fireside. Royal 8vo, 
original boards, paper label, uncut. Boston, 1850 


6 ai » Larce Paper Copy oF THE First EDITION, IN THE FINEST CONDITION IMAGIN- 
ABLE. RARE ON LARGE PAPER. There was no copy in the Chamberlain or Arnold 
Collections, and this is believed to be its First APPEARANCE AT PUBLIC SALE. 

PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed,—‘‘Charels C. Perkins, with the regards of the 
author. January 1, 1850.’’ The date of the inscription shows that it is one of 


the very earliest copies issued. 


696. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Seaside and the Fireside. 12mo, original 
— boards, paper label, UNCUT AND PARTLY UNOPENED. Lacks “Pub- 
aa. »  lisher’s List.” Boston, 1850 


First EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, with his Autograph 
Inscription on fly-leaf, ‘‘E. P. Whipple with the regards of the author. December 25, 


1849."" 


697. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Seaside and the Fireside. 12mo, original 


4 = cloth. Boston, 1850 
g First EDITION. 


698. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Poems, Lyrical and Dramatic. With an Intro- 
ductory Essay, on the Genius and Writings of the Author, by George 
Gilfillan. Liverpool [1850]; The Golden Legend. First ENGLIsH EDtr- 


5" TION. Vignette. London, 1851. Together, 2 vols. 12mo, cloth, top 
: edges uncut. Liverpool and London [1850]-1851 


699. [LONGFELLow (HENRY W.).] The Controversy Touching the Old Stone Mill, 
in the Town of Newport, Rhode Island. With Remarks, Introductory and 
Conclusive. I2mo, original wrappers, enclosed in cloth folding case. 

Newport, 1851 
Contains ‘‘The Skeleton in Armor,’ by Longfellow. 


PRESENTATION COPY OF FIRST EDITION 


700. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). The Golden Legend. Tule vignette. 12mo, 


__ original cloth. Boston, 1851 
25. First EDITION. PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription by Longfellow on front 
fly-leaf, ‘‘From the Author.” 


701. LONGFELLow (HENRY W.). The Golden Legend. Title vignette. 12mo, 


— original cloth. Boston, 1851 
| F First EpItion. From the library of Chas. F. Coffin, with book-label. 


FINE A. L. §. FROM LONGFELLOW TO HAWTHORNE 


702. LONGFELLow (HENRY W.). Autograph Letter Signed, “H. W. L.” 4pp. 
8vo, Nahant, August 8th, 1851. To NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE. 


V8 ‘@) ow VERY FINE LETTER, containing a friendly criticism of Hawthorne's ‘‘ House of 
= the Seven Gables,’”’ and with mention of ‘‘The Scarlet Letter,’’ reading in part,— 
‘‘T have been almost as long in answering your letter as you were in writing it; but 
as you have forgotten the date, I will not remind you of it. The commission in it was 
not neglected. I immediately wrote Mr. Pike a note; presented him a Swedish and a 
Danish Grammar, and lent him three vols. of Miss Bremer. .. . 
‘“‘T have never written you a word about ‘The House of the Seven Gables’: .. . my 
wife and I read it with intense interest. It has not the tragic simplicity of plot of ‘The 
Scarlet Letter;’ nevertheless it is grander in its variety, and shows, if not more power, a 
greater diversity of power. . .. ‘The Scarlet Letter’ has been translated into German, 
so Rélker tells me, who has seen some notices thereof in the Cologne papers. Fields 
also gives me rapturous accounts of the forthcoming ‘Wonder Book.’ 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


703. [LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.).] Autumn Leaves. Original Pieces in Prose and 
Verse. 12mo, original cloth, gilt. Cambridge, 1853 


First EDITION. This volume was edited by Anne Wales Abbot. Longfellow’s 
contributions are, ‘‘In the Churchyard at Cambridge,’’ and ‘“‘A Legend of Lady 


21 Lee.’’ 


704. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Quadroon Girl. Issued as Leeds Anti- 
Slavery Series No. 50. 12mo, original paper covers. Leeds [1853] 


APPARENTLY UNKNOWN TO ALL LONGFELLOW BIBLIOGRAPHERS. 


705. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Witnesses. Issued as Leeds Anti-Slavery 
30- Series No. 78. 12mo, original paper covers. Leeds [1853] 


APPARENTLY UNKNOWN. TO ALL LONGFELLOW BIBLIOGRAPHERS. 


706. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Golden Legend. JTilustrated with 50 en- 
4- gravings on wood, from designs on wood by Birket Foster and Jane E. Hay. 
»  8vo, cloth, stamped in gilt, gilt edges. London, 1854 


First ENGLISH EDITION, with illustrations by Birket Foster. Contains 14 pages 
of ‘‘Notes’’ at end, the first appearance of these ‘‘ Notes.”’ 


707. LONGFELLOwW (HENRY W.). The Golden Legend. Illustrated with 50 en- 
gravings on wood from designs by Birket Foster and Jane E. Hay. 8vo, 
3, original cloth, gilt, gilt edges. Boston, 1855 


The English printed sheets with the Boston title-page. 


ORIGINAL PROOF SHEETS OF “HIAWATHA” 


708. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The ORIGINAL CORRECTED PROOF SHEETS of 
“The Song of Hiawatha,” with numerous deletions and additions, entirely 

| - in the Poet’s handwriting, of the first 154 pages of the book. 12mo, old 
boards, worn. [Boston, 1855] 

A Copy OF THE GREATEST INTEREST. Printed on one side of the paper only- 
Longfellow has changed words and lines, punctuations and spelling. It would 


be interesting to compare this copy, in its original form, before the changes, with 
the poem ‘‘ The Kalevala,’’ the Great Epic Poem of Finland. 


709. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Song of Hiawatha. 12mo, original cloth. 
Boston, 1855 


ee 
30. First ISSUE OF THE First EDITION, with ‘‘Dove”’ on page 96, changed, in later 
issues, to ‘‘ Dived.”’ 
WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature on front fly-leaf. 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY 


710. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Song of Hiawatha. 12mo, original cloth. 
Boston, 1855 


= First ISSUE OF THE FIRST EDITION. 
e PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription on front fly-leaf, ‘‘J. E. Worcester, Esq. 
with the regards of the Author. Nov. 1855.” 


711. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Song of Hiawatha. 12mo, original cloth, 
- uncut. — Boston, 1855 


SECOND ISSUE OF THE First EDITION, with the word ‘‘Dove’’ of the first issue 
changed to ‘‘ Dived”’ on p. 96. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


712. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Song of Hiawatha. Portrait. 8vo, cloth. 
— gilt edges. Boston, 1856 
BY LARGE PAPER Copy. With cabinet photograph of Longfellow inserted. 


713. [LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.).] The Harp and the Cross: A Collection of 
Religious Poetry. Compiled by Stephen G. Bulfinch. 12mo, cloth. 
dD. Boston, 1857 
First Epition. This compilation contains three selections by Longfellow, 
“From ‘The Golden Legend’,’’ ‘‘Resignation,’’ ‘‘The Two Angels.’’ The first 
and second had appeared before. The third seems to be here printed for the first 
time in book-form. 


714. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Prose Works. Frontispiece. 2 vols. 16mo 
| == original cloth, gilt edges. 3 Boston, 1857 
e 


First COLLECTED EDITION. 


SPECIAL COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION: IN PURPLE CLOTH 


715. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Courtship of Miles Standish and other 
Poems. 12mo, original purple cloth, gilt edges. Boston, 1858 


/ 50 First EDITION. ONE OF THE SPECIAL COPIES ISSUED IN PURPLE CLOTH WITH 
» GILT STAMPING AND GILT EpGeEs. On the fly-leaf, in the autograph of James T. 
Fields, is the inscription,—‘‘ Mr. Barron. With the publishers’ regards.” 
Laid in is an Autograph Letter Signed, from Longfellow to his publisher, 2pp. 
12mo, Nahant, Aug. 18, 1852, relative to a correction in the poem “‘ The Ladder of 
Saint Augustine’’ appearing in the volume. The publishers, however, failed to make 
the correction. Longfellow’s letter reads,—‘‘In the ‘Ladder of St. Augustine’ for 
‘The revel of the treacherous wine’ read ‘The revel of the ruddy wine.’ That is the 
original reading and is much better than the present one.'’ Asas postscript to the letter 
he writes,—‘‘ Please send me a copy of the sheets by mail as fast as you print.” 
The line referred to is on page 124 and reads ‘‘treacherous’’; it was changed as 
the letter requests, in the Second Edition. 


716. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Courtship of Miles Standish, and Other 
9202 Poems. I2mo, original cloth. Boston, 1858 


First EDITION. A Copy oF UNUSUAL INTEREST. On the title-page appears 
*‘Florence Nightingale, October 26th, 1858;’’ on the half-title, ‘‘ Florence Nightingale 
From her Father. October 26th, 1858.’ Inserted is an interesting A. L. S. by Long- 
fellow, 3pp. Cambridge, Feb. 22, 1859, with addressed envelope, referring to this 
book. 


PRESENTATION COPY OF “MILES STANDISH” 


717. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Courtship of Miles Standish, and Other 
Poems. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1859 


on 
aes SECOND EDITION, with change from “‘treacherous”’ to ‘‘ruddy wine’’ on page 124. 
PRESENTATION Copy TO Pror. J. E. WorcEsTErR, the great lexicographer, in- 
scribed, “J. E. Worcester, Esq. with the regards of the Author.” 


718. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). Irvingiana: A Memorial of Washington Irving. 
5- 8vo, half old morocco, gilt, worn. In cloth protecting wrappers. 
‘ | New York, 1860 
: ial OF 110 COPIES ON LARGE PAPER. With address and resolutions by Long- 
tellow. 


719. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Irvingiana: A Memorial of Washington Irving. 
/- Portrait and facsimile. 8vo, sheets, uncut. New York, 1860 
ty 


RARE IN SHEETS. With an Address and resolutions by Longfellow, and a poem 
““Irving described in verse,’’ by Lowell. 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


A LONG AND INTERESTING A. L. S. BY LONGFELLOW RELATING TO 


“THE GOLDEN LEGEND” 


720. LONGFELLOW (Henry W.). Autograph Letter Signed, “Henry W. Long- 


fellow.” 6pp. 8vo, Cambridge, Mass. February 10, 1862. To “ Monsieur 


50- Paul Blier.’’ With addressed envelope. 


Accompanying the above is a manilla envelope, with a pencilled memorandum in 
Mr. Wakeman’s autograph, reading,—‘‘ This important letter is almost entirely about 
The Golden Legend and is almost a concordance.” 

The letter reads in part,—‘‘I see by your letter, that you have made your translation 
of the ‘Golden Legend’ from the first edition. In the later editions were some notes, 
a copy of which I sent you a week or two ago. . . . A slight change was also made in 
‘The Refectory,’ but very slight. ... I will now take up your queries in order. I. 
Page 257. ‘Witha bone inher mouth.’ A sea-phrase., Sailors say a vessel has a bone 
in her mouth when she goes fast enough to raise foam about her bows. The bone 1s 
the white foam. ... Page 81. ‘The Black Paternoster.’ Dieu fut mon pére nour- 
ricier, etc. This is slightly altered from the ‘White Pater-noster,’ in a work called 
‘Demonologia; or Natural Knowledge revealed. .. .' 

9. ‘Bible, bound in lead,’ metaphorical. The Bible has been often hurled at the head 


Of Lucifer: s .. 
Let me thank you for your version of ‘Excelsior,’ and the ‘Protestations,’ both of 
which are spirited and elegant . . . would it not . . . be better to begin with ‘ Evan- 


geline,’ as a work more likely to interest the French reading public, the subject being 
French. ...” 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM LONGFELLOW TO BRYANT 


721. LONGFELLOw (Henry W.). Tales of a Wayside Inn. Engraved title-page. 


YI0- 


12mo, original cloth, gilt top. Enclosed in full olive green levant solander 
case, most elaborately gold tooled back, in the manner of ROGER PAYNE, 
BY CURTIS WALTERS. Boston, 1863 


First EDITION. 
PRESENTATION Copy FROM LONGFELLOW TO BRYANT, with inscription, on front 


end-leaf,—‘“‘ Willian C. Bryant, with best regards of the Author. Nov. 1863.”’ 
This is certainly a charming association item—a presentation copy from one great 


poet to another. 


ONGFELLOW’S PRESENTATION COPY TO J. E. WORCESTER, 
THE LEXICOGRAPHER 


722. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). Tales of a Wayside Inn. Engraved title-page. 


{60- 


12mo, original cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1863 

First EDITION, 

PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription by Longfellow on front flyleaf, ‘‘Joseph 
E. Worcester, with cordial regards of the Author. Nov. 1863.’’ Opposite the poem 
“The Cumberland,” on page 215, is inserted a three-page A. L. S. of the Author, 
signed with initials, regarding ‘‘The Cumberland.” © 


723. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Tales of a Wayside Inn. Engraved title-page. 


(22 


I2mo, original cloth. Boston, 1863 


First EpiTion. Inserted is an interesting 2-page Autograph Letter Signed, of 
Longfellow to Mr. Osgood, the publisher, introducing Mr. [John Boyd] Thacher, of 
Rockland, Maine, the celebrated historian. Mr. Thacher wished to see him and 
Mr. Fields in regard to securing a position for his son. 

The William Harris Arnold copy, with book-label. 


724. [LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.).] Haywarb (J. HENRY). Poetical Pen-Pictures 


ad.~ 


of the War: Selected from Our Union Poets. 12mo, original cloth, front 
end-paper pasted down. New York, 1863 
First EpiTIon. The most interesting piece in the volume is the poem by Longfellow 
entitled ‘‘ The Two Sharpshooters,’’on p. 204. This seems to be entirely uncollecced. 
Although signed ‘‘W. H. Longfellow,” there is no doubt of this being a printer's 
[Continued 


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[No. 724. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.)—Continued] 


error, as another poem by him is found on pp. 231 and 232 of the volume, signed 
‘‘W. Henry Longfellow.’ To this latter, the editor has given an arbitrary title, 
‘Death of His Son,’’ but Longfeilcw lost no son in the War. This was published in 
‘‘Songs of the War’”’ and in ‘‘ Tales of a Wayside Inn,’’ both dated 1863, as ‘‘ The 
Cumberland.”’ 


THE EXCESSIVELY RARE FIRST EDITION—NOT MORE THAN 
FIVE COPIES KNOWN 


725. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Noel 8pp. 12mo, unbound as issued. En- 
closed in silk protecting covers and full green levant solander case, full gilt 
back, sides elaborately ornamented in gold, with an inlaid border of crimson 

3Y 0,~ levant, gilt lines around edges of case, BY BRADSTREET’S. 
Cambridge: [Privately Printed] 1864 


First EDITION. EXCESSIVELY RARE. Only a small number Privately Printed, 
and ONLY FIVE CopPpIiES KNOWN. 

On Christmas, 1864, Longfellow wrote this little poem, in French, to Agassiz, 
and sent it to him, with a few bottles of wine, which were impersonated, in the poem, 
7 pilgrims from beyond the sea, bringing a Christmas greeting to the master of the 

ouse. 


[See Reproduction of Title-page] 


726. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Autograph Letter, written in the third person. 
_ Ip. 12mo, Cambridge, April 19, 1865. To Mrs. Hathaway. With news- 
5 « paper clipping pasted on inner leaf. 


Interesting letter relating to time and place of publication of his poem “ The 
Phantom Ship.”’ 

Accompanying this letter is a printed extract of the number of Graham's Maga 
zine in which the poem was first published, Philadelphia, February, 1851. 


FIRST EDITION WITH A. L. S. BY LONGFELLOW RELATING TO 
THE WORK 


727. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri. Trans- 

_ __ lated by Henry W. Longfellow. 3 vols. royal 8vo, original cloth, gilt tops, 
90. uncut. Boston, 1867 
First EpITION. The Pope and Arnold copies, in the first volume of which is 

inserted a 2-page Autograph Letter of Longfellow, with original stamped envelope, 

dated Cambridge, March 20, 1866, in which reference is made to this book, as 
follows,—‘‘In answer to your inquiry about my translation of Dante, I am happy to 


say that nearly all the text and more than half the notes are stereotyped. It will not, 
however, be published before the autumn.”’ 


728. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Noel. (The original French text by Long- 
. __ fellow, with translation into English by John E. Norcross.) 12mo, original 
| l. paper covers. Philadelphia: Privately Printed, 1867 


No. 47 of 50 copies printed. First translation into English of Longfellow’s Poem. 
PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed, ‘‘To A. E. Lancaster, from his friend, John E. 
Norcross.’ Norcross has also signed the Introductory Note. 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY 


729. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.. Flower-de-Luce. Illustrated. Square 12mo, 

. original cloth, gilt edges. Boston, 1867 

oi First EDITION. PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription on front end-paper,— 
“E. P. Whipple, Esq. with kind regards of the Author. Nov. 17, 1866.” 

The date of the inscription would seem to prove this to be AN ADVANCE Copy OF 


the first edition, sent to Longfellow for presentation purposes before the book was 
issued to the trade. 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


730. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Flower-de-Luce. With illustrations. Square 
12mo, original cloth, gilt edges. Boston, 1867 
First EDITION. 


31. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). Fine three-quarter length photograph of the 
Great Poet, size 151/2 inches by 11 inches, on the lower part of which he 
has written, in ink,—‘‘ With the regards of Henry W. Longfellow. Cam- 
bridge, 1868.” ; 

This photograph is very unusual as showing him facing front, as well as being 
a three-quarter length portrait. 


THE 


NEW ENGLAND TRAGEDIES. 





I. WENLOCK CaRISTISON. 
Eira Male en respect, II. Gives Corey or Tae Satem Farms. 
Nonobstant Vincorrection, 
A la faveur du sujet, 
Ture-lure, 
N’y fera point de rature ; 
Noél] ! ture-lure-lure. 


Gu1-Bar6zal. 
CAMBRIDGE PRIVATELY PRINTED. 
1864 1868. 
[No. 725] [No. 732] 


THE EXCESSIVELY RARE FIRST ISSUE OF THE POETIC VERSION 


732. [LONGFELLow (HENRY W.).] The New England Tragedies: I. Wenlock 
Christison; II. Giles Corey of the Salem Farms. 12mo, original half 
/90.- green morocco, gilt top, uncut. Enclosed in full green levant solander 
-. case, back and sides most beautifully tooled in gilt and blind, gilt lines 
around edges, BY BRADSTREET’S. 
[Cambridge: Privately Printed at the University Press] 1868 
THE EXTREMELY RARE PRIVATELY PRINTED First ISSUE OF THE POETIC VER- 
“SION, OF WHICH ONLY TEN COPIES WERE PRINTED (this being No. 8). 
In the ordinary first issue, Part I is ‘“‘ John Endicott,”’ not ‘‘Wenlock Christison,”’ 
as above. 
Longfellow’s name does not appear as the Author of this volume, which con- 
tains material not reprinted in the regular issue. 


[See Reproduction of Title-page] 


/ 


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733. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The New-England Tragedies. 12mo, original 


cloth. Boston, 1868 
First EDITION. 


734. LONGFELLOw (Henry W.). Poetical Works. Edited and Prefaced by 


Robert Buchanan. Portrait and facsimile signature. 2 vols. 12mo. Lon- 
don, 1868; Favorite Poems. Illustrations. 32mo. Boston, 1877. To- 
gether, 3 vols. cloth. London and Boston, 1868-1877 


WITH ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MSS. OF THE LAST PORTION OF THE POEM 


INSERTED 


735. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Building of the Ship. Illustrated with en- 


370° 


gravings by A. V. S. Anthony and W. J. Linton. 12mo, original cloth as 
issued, gilt, gilt edges. Boston, 1870 


RARE Copy CONTAINING THE ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT, SIGNED IN 
FuLL, of the last 22 lines of the poem, beginning, ‘‘ Thou, too, sail on, O ship of 
of state!’’ inserted opposite page 77 of text. 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY TO CHARLOTTE F. BATES 


736. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri. Trans- 


20." 


lated by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. 3 vols. 12mo, original cloth. 
. Boston, 1870 
PRESENTATION Copy FROM LONGFELLOW with the following Autograph Inscrip- 


tion on fly-leaf, ‘‘C. F. Bates with kind regards of the Translator. Aug. 15. 1877. 
Miss Bates’ initials are also inscribed in the other two volumes in Longfellow’s hand. 


737, LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Divine Tragedy. Vignette. 12mo, original 


12 


cloth. Boston, 1871 


First EpITIon, First Issue. Regarding this early issue, the Chamberlain Bibliog- 
raphy of Longfellow’s Works, states ‘‘The two copies deposited for copyright 
(on Dec. 13, 1871) were of the 16mo or small-type edition. No copies of the large 
type edition were sent to Washington, and no copy of that edition was, at the 
time I made the inquiry, in the Library of Congress.’’ Again, in a letter to Greene 
dated December 14 (1871), the author says ‘‘I send you to-day by mail, a copy 
of the ‘Divine Tragedy,’ I am sorry it is of the small size; but the larger ones have 
not been sent to me. ‘You shall have one of them when you come.’’ P. 80. 

With Longfellow’s Autograph Signature on title-page, ““Henry W. Longfellow.”’ 


PRESENTATION COPY TO MISS BATES 


738. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). The Divine Tragedy. Vignette. 12mo, original 


30 


cloth. Boston, 1871 


First EpITION. PRESENTATION Copy FROM THE AUTHOR with his Autograph 
Inscription, ‘‘ Miss Charlotte F. Bates with kind regards and good wishes of the Author. 
Christmas 1871.” 


39. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). The Divine Tragedy. Vignette. 12mo, original 


cloth covers. Boston, 1871 
First EpITION, First ISSUE. 


740. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Divine Tragedy. 12mo, original cloth. 


Boston, 1871 
First EDITION. ; 


741. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). The Divine Tragedy. Vignette on title. 8vo,. 


p 


cloth, gilt edges. Boston, 1871 
LARGE PAPER COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION. 


Third Sesston, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


742 LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth 
5- Longfellow. Complete Edition. 16mo, original cloth. Boston, 1871 
/ ° LONGFELLOW’s Own Copy, with his autograph signature on title-page. 


743. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Three Books of Song. 12mo, original cloth, 
0 gilt top. Boston, 1872 
2712 FINE Copy OF THE First EDITION. 


PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed, ‘‘ Miss Ch. F. Bates with best regards of the Author. 
June 28, 1872." 


744. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Christus, A Mystery. Part I, Divine Tragedy; 

II, Golden Legend; III, New England Tragedies. 3 vols. 12mo, original 

uy cloth, gilt top. — ' Boston, 1872 
First EDITION. 


WITH THE RARE ADVERTISEMENT LEAF, LACKING IN MOST COPIES 


745. LONGFELLOw (Henry W.). Excelsior. With 12 illustrations by Fred E, 
_ Vance. 12mo, contemporary—probably original—cloth covers, gilt, gilt 
25, edges, very lightly spotted on front cover. 
New York: The Excelsior Life Insurance Company, 1872 
First SEPARATE EDITION. EXTREMELY RARE. } 
Original issue by the N. Y. Excelsior Life Insurance Company as an advertise- 
ment, AND WITH A FULL-PAGE ADVERTISEMENT OF THE COMPANY AS THE Last 
LEAF (missing in most copies, including the Chamberlain copy, but here present). 
Many of the copies of this issue of the Poem were destroyed by fire. Printed with- 
out the sanction of the publisher, who threatened a suit for infringement, but the 
case was never brought to court. 


746. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Three Books of Song. 12mo, original cloth, 
y a spit:top: Boston, 1872 
6 First EDITION. 


WITH A. L. S. AND NOTE OF CORRECTION OF TEXT— 
BY LONGFELLOW 


747. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Aftermath. Frontispiece. 12mo, original cloth: 
Boston, 1873 
3) = First EpITION. Inserted is a 2-page Autograph Letter Signed by Longfellow. 
® Nahant, Sept. 5, 1873, to his publisher, Mr. Osgood, relative to some illustrations 
for this work, reading in part as follows, ‘‘ The books came safely yesterday; .. . The 
books look very well, though I do not like the engravings, and think they had better have 
been left out. . . . Meanwhile, please keep any notices of ‘Aftermath’ that may fall in 
your hands."’ There is also a five-line Autograph Note in the AvuTHOoR’s handwriting 
relative to a correction to be made in the text at p. 54, viz, ‘Aftermath p. 54. 6 lines 
from bottom for ‘Little cared’ read ‘Or;’ so that the line may stand, ‘Or for his Babes 

in the Wood, or Cruel Uncle, and only.’”’ 
A note inserted by Mr. Wakeman in his writing states that ‘“‘ The correction must 

have been intended for the 2d ed.”’ 


£48. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Aftermath. Frontispiece. 12mo, original cloth. 
Boston, 1873 
l FIRST EDITION. 
¢ 


749. [LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.).] The Ark. A Daily paper issued from Feb. 
22nd, 1875 to March 2nd, 1875, by the Fair in Aid of the Fire Sufferers. 
8 nos. (ALL IssuED) CoMPLETE, 4to, unbound, as issued. Bosten, 1875 


EXTREMELY RaRE. Contains Longfellow’s Poem, ‘‘A Nameless Grave;’’ Whit- 
tier’s ‘‘Our Dumb Relations,’’ and a letter by Holmes. : 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


LETTER FROM LONGFELLOW TO OSGOOD RELATIVE TO ROUTLEDGE’S 


PIRATED EDITION OF “THE HANGING OF THE CRANE” 


750. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Autograph Letter Signed, ““H. W. L.” 3%pp- 


20,~ 


751. 


12mo, Cambridge, February 26, 1874. To Mr. Osgood. 


Laid in is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman reading,—*‘ Very 
important letter to Osgood referring to the pirated edition—published by Routledge in 
England—of ‘The Hanging of the Crane.’ Which was the first published edition. 
Livingston quotes this letter in full in his Bibliography of Longfeliow p. 86. 

The letter reads in part,—‘‘I know nothing about this unpleasant business beyond 
the fact that Routledge has published the book. This I learn from a London paper, 
‘The Echo,’ which gives a notice of it, with long extracts. So there can be no doubt 
on that point.”’ 

“IT sent Routledge a copy for the use of artists, in the desire of saving time. I did 
not authorize him to publish it im any shape, but only asked what terms he would offer 
for an illustrated edition. 


LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Hanging of the Ro With 41 allustra- 


= tions. 8vo, cloth. oston, 1875 


FIRST PUBLISHED EDITION with the misprint ‘ Isles’ for\‘‘ Tales’) on page 37. 
This 8vo edition was published in October, 1874; e 12mo on, also dated 
1875, not issued until January, 1875. This 8vo edition contains 41 illustrations, 
the I2mo only I5. 


752. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Hanging of the Crane. Wzth 15 illustrations. 


[5.- 


12mo, original cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1875 


FIRST I2MO EDITION. 

This poem first appeared in the New York Ledger, published by Robert Bonner. 

Inserted in this copy are two A. L. S. of the Author, to James R. Osgood, the 
publisher of the book, both signed with initials, comprising 6pp. 12mo, dated March 
20th and August 6th, 1874, regarding the publication of this volume. The latter 
letter reads in part,—‘‘I see no possible objection to announcing the new poem, wtth- 
out naming the title. I do not think Mr. Bonner could take umbrage at that. Still, 
as he may be sensitive and tenacious on this point, I wish you would send him a proof- 
sheet of your Announcement, and ask him whether he objects. That would be courteous. 
If he should object, it would be better to say nothing about the matter. This is the light 
in which I see the matter at first thought of it.” 


WITH FOUR-PAGE A. L. S. BY LONGFELLOW INSERTED 


753. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Masque of Pandora, and Other Poems. 


jaz 


12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1875 


First Epition. Inserted at page 75, opposite his poem “* Morituri Salutamus,’’ 
is a four-page A. L. S. of Longfellow, dated Aug. 25, 1875, referring to this poem: 


PRESENTATION COPY TO JOHN NEAL 


754. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Masque of Pandora, and other Poems. 


30 


12mo, original cloth. In cloth protecting covers. Boston, 1875 


FIRST EDITION. 

PRESENTATION Copy FROM THE AUTHOR TO HIS OLD FRIEND JOHN NEAL (author 
of ‘‘Rachel Dyer,” and part author of Paul Allen’s History of the American Revolu- 
tion, and who is mentioned several times in Longfellow’s Journals). In the journal 
for Oct. 17th, 1869, Longfellow says: ‘‘This evening I read John N. eal's A utobiog- 
raphy,—a curious book, interesting to me from personal recollections.” 

The inscription reads: ‘‘ John Neal with kind regards of the author. Nov. 13, 1875.” 

‘‘Morituri Salutamus’’ (one of the poems in the above volume) was the Bowdoin 
College poem for the semi-centennial of the author’s class of 1825. An operatic 
version of ‘‘The Masque of Pandora’’ was produced on the Boston stage in 1881. 


755. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). ‘‘Ad Tres Familiares.” 8pp. (last blank), 


[io 


I2mo, as issued. Cantabrigie, MDCCCLXXVI 


On the envelope in which this item is enclosed, Mr. Wakeman states that this 
pamphlet was presented by Longfellow to Charlotte Fiske Bates. 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


RARE ISSUE OF THE FIRST EDITION WITH MISDATE “1876” ON 
TITLE-PAGE—PERHAPS UNIQUE—WITH PRESENTATION 
INSCRIPTION DATED “NOV. 13, 1875” 


756. LoNGFELLOw (HENRY W.). The Masque of Pandora, and Other Poems. 


_12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1876 
4 ‘ eae THE EARLIEST ISSUE OF THE FIRST EDITION, with title-page misdated, 
1876.” 


PRESENTATION Copy, bearing inscription, ‘‘Miss Bates with kind regards of the 
author. Nov. 13, 1875.” 

Laid in is a slip, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,— 

‘“‘This is an interesting presentation copy and the title-page bears the date 1876, 
while the inscription very plainly reads Nov. 13, 1875. 

i ‘‘Tt is a well known fact that when the plate with the copyright inscription was made, 
it, by mistake, bore the date 1876. The 6 was cut out and a smaller 5 inserted in its place. 
This volume seems to indicate that in some of the first copies issued the misdated copy- 
right was followed on the title-page. | . 

“IT have since seen another presentation copy (to John Neal) bearing same date as this— 
Nov. 13th—but title-page dated 1875. (SEE PRECEDING ITEM.) This proves this 
copy to be the first issue and only a few could have been printed before the date on title- 
page was corrected. ; 

“* Extremely rare and perhaps unique. I am unable to learn of another copy. 

‘‘T have secured the copy presented to Neal.”’ 


LONGFELLOW’S OWN COPY OF “MILES STANDISH” 


757. LONGFELLOw (Henry W.). The Courtship of Miles Standish. JJlustrated. 
16mo, original cloth. Boston, 1876 

_ First SEPARATE EDITION. 
0, LONGFELLOW’S Own Copy OF ONE OF His Most Famous POEMS, with his auto- 


graph signature and date, ‘“‘Henry W. Longfellow, 1876,'’ on front flyleaf, under 
which James T. Fields has written, ‘‘ The above is Longfellow’s Autograph. J.T. F.” 


58. [LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.).] Centennial Records of the Women of Wis- 


consin. JIilustrations. 8vo, cloth. Madison, Wis., 1876 
ss First Epirion. Containing Longfellow’s poem written for this occasion, en- 
Al titled ‘‘The Four Lakes of Madison,’’ reproduced in facsimile. 
; 6 


759. [LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.).] Laurel Leaves. Original Poems, Stories, and 
Essays. Iliustrations. Square 8vo, original cloth, gilt edges. 
Boston, 1876 


Contains ‘‘Amalfi,’"’ by Longfellow, and contributions by Whittier, Holmes, 
Bryant, Lowell, and other noted writers of the period. 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY TO MISS BATES 


760. LONGFELLOwW (HENRY W.). Poems of The ‘‘Old South,” by Henry Wads- 


worth Longfellow, Oliver Wendell Holmes, John Greenleaf Whittier, Julia 
/ 5 ™ Ward Howe, Edward Everett Hale, and James Freeman Clarke.  II- 
. lustrated. Square 12mo, original cloth, gilt edges. In original dust 


wrappers. . Boston, 1877 
First EDITION. See 
PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription on front end-paper,—‘'C. F. Bates, with 


good wishes of H. W. L. Xmas. 1877.’ 


761. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). The Skeleton in Armor. Illustrated. 8vo, 
original cloth, gilt, gilt edges. Boston, 1877 
First SEPARATE EDITION OF THIS FAMOUS POEM. 


Inserted is a short autograph note, by Longfellow, to Osgood, the publisher of ~ 
the volume, dated ‘‘Camb. Jan. 8, 1879,'’ and signed “‘Henry W. Longfellow.” 


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THE EXCESSIVELY RARE PRIVATELY PRINTED ISSUE 


762. LONGFELLow (HENRY W.). Kéramos (The Potter's Wheel). I2pp. 8vo, 
sewed. Enclosed in silk protecting covers and full c tron levant solander 

— case, elaborately gold tooled back in urn design, sides most exquisitely 
a70: gold ornamented, with urn in corners, medallion in gilt in centers, enclosing 
“Tur WHEEL OF TIME,” inlaid in chocolate colored levant, lettered with 

quotations from the poem. {Boston, 1877] 


KERAMOS. 


Turn, turn, my wheel! Turn round and round 
Without a pause, without a sound ; 
So spins the flying world away! 
This clay, well mixed with marl and sand, 
Follows the motion of my hand, 
For some must follow and some command, 
Though all are made of clay! 


Thus sang the Potter at his task 
Beneath the blossoming hawthorn-tree, 
While o’er his features, like a mask, 
The quilted sunshine and leaf-shade 
Moved, as the boughs above him swayed, 
And clothed him, till he seemed to be 
A figure woven in tapestry, 

So sumptuously was he arrayed 

In that magnificent attire 

Of sable tissue flaked with fire. 

Like a magician he appeared, 

A conjuror witbout book or beard, 
And while he plied his magic art, — 
For it was magical to me, — 

I stood in silence and apart, 

And wondered more and more to see 
That shapeless, lifeless mass of clay 


Tue RAREST OF LONGFELLOW ITEMS. ONLY A FEW Copies (PROBABLY 6) PRI- 
VATELY PRINTED. There are some interesting allusions to this excessively rare 
pamphlet in Longfellow’s Journal. Most Longfellow collectors are unaware of the 
existence of this separate privately printed issue of ‘‘Kéramos.”’ 


[See Reproduction of First Page] 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION 


763. LONGFELLow (HENRY W.). Kéramos, and Other Poems. 12mo, original 
cloth. Boston, 1878 


—! 
9.2. First EDITION. 
PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription by Longfellow on front fity-leaf, “* Charlotte 
F. Bates, with regards of the Author. April 27, 1878.” 


64. LoNGFELLOw (HENRY W.). Kéramos, and Other Poems. 12mo, original 
cloth. Boston, 1878 
First EDITION. 


a 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


765. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Excelsior. Illustrated by A. V. S. Anthony. 


Square 12mo, original cloth, gilt edges. Boston, 1878 
, 
FIRST SEPARATE AND FIRST ILLUSTRATED EDITION. 


BAYARD TAYLOR. 


Deap he lay among his books! 
The peace of God was in his looks. 


As the statues,* in the gloom, 
Watch o’er Maximilian’s tomb, 


So those volumes, from their shelves, 
Watched him, silent as themselves. 


Ah! his hand will never mcre 
Turn their storred pages o’er; 


Never more his lips repeat 
Songs of theirs, however sweet. 


# In the Hofkirche at Innsbruck 
[No. 766] 


THE RAREST OF ALL LONGFELLOW FIRST EDITIONS. THE FIRST COPY 


TO APPEAR AT PUBLIC SALE 


766. [LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.).] Bayard Taylor. Leaflet, 4pp. 12mo, unbound, 


470- 


as issued. Enclosed in lavender levant folder, lettered on front cover, 
enclosed in full lavender levant solander case, gilt, BY STIKEMAN. 
[Cambridge, 1879] 


EXCESSIVELY RARE—ONLY Two Copies BEING KNOWN. THE AUTHOR’S OWN 
Copy Is PRESERVED AT His HoME, AND THIS IS THE ONLY OTHER Copy. This is 
copy used by Luther S. Livingston when preparing his bibliography, as witnessed 
by letter signed by Livingston, laid in the folder containing the present copy. 

Laid in is a three-page A. L. S. of the Author to his friend, Miss Bates, REGARDING 
THis LEAFLET, reading in part,—‘‘I send you with this the first copy of the lines on 
Bayard Taylor. No one has seen it yet but yourself and the printer. Please show it 
to no one till after Friday.” 


[See Reproduction] 


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A RARE LEAFLET, TOGETHER WITH A RULER MADE FROM THE WooD 
OF “THE SPREADING CHESTNUT TREE,’ UNDER WHICH THE 


“VILLAGE SMITHY” STOOD 


767. LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). From My Arm-Chair. Leaflet, 4pp. I2mo, 


S3.- 


unbound, as issued. Enclosed in watered-silk protecting wrappers and 
full green levant book-shaped case, gilt paneled back, gold lines on sides, 
gilt edges, BY STIKEMAN. [Cambridge, 1879] 

SIGNED AT END BY LONGFELLow, ‘‘Henry W. Longfellow, Sept. 14, Is7OS" 

INSERTED, IN A SUNKEN MOUNT, IN THE FRONT DOUBLURE OF THE CASE, is a 
ruler, MADE FROM THE Woop OF “ THE SPREADING CHESTNUT TREE,’ AND SIGNED 
BY LONGFELLOW, ‘HENRY W. LONGFELLOw, 1877." Accompanied by letter signed 
by C. E. Goodspeed, offering this ruler to Mr. Wakeman, as wellas A. L. (unsigned), 
by Miss Houghton, daughter of the publisher, from whom Mr. Goodspeed pur- 
chased the ruler. 

In the whole run of Longfellow association items, what could be more interesting 
than this signed copy of this excessively rare pamphlet, accompanied by this signed 
ruler made from the wood of ‘‘ The Spreading Chestnut Tree’’? 

We have all, in our childhood, (in imagination or reality) stood beneath the 
‘Spreading Chestnut Tree,’’ watching the village smithy at his task; we have all 
looked in at the open door; seen the flaming forge, and heard the bellows roar, 
and caught the burning sparks that flew like chaff from a threshing floor; we have 
all seen him go on Sunday to the church to sit among his boys; we have seen his 
rough hand wipe a tear from his eyes as his daughter’s voice, singing in the choir, 
reminds him of her mother’s voice singing in Paradise. 

Of everything that Longfellow has written, “The Village Blacksmith”’ is believed 
to be the best known, and the possessor of this ruler can say that he is the owner of 
the FINEST MEMENTO IN EXISTENCE OF LONGFELLOW’'S “VILLAGE BLACKSMITH.” 

This particular ruler was held in the family of Mrs. Houghton, at whose request 
Longfellow signed his name on the ruler, from 1877 until 1902, when it was pur- 
chased by Mr. Goodspeed, who, in turn, sold it to Mr. Wakeman. 


THE ORIGINAL CORRECTED PROOFS OF “ULTIMA THULE” 


768. LoNGFELLOw (HENRY W.). The COMPLETE Proor SHEETS of ‘Ultima 


3a" 


Thule,” 60 pages, enclosed in cloth protecting covers and full blue levant 
solander case, gilt back, BY CURTIS WALTERS. Boston, 1880 

Laid in is a slip in the handwriting of Mr. P. K. Foley, reading,—‘*‘ The author's 
personal copy—proof sheets—with new reading in his Ms. of a couplet (‘ Robert Burns,’ 


p. 27), and pencilled corrections (punctuation, etc.).’ 
Mr. Wakeman has added a note,—‘‘ Presented to Charlotte Fiske Bates by Long- 


fellow.” 


69. LoNGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Ultima Thule. Frontispiece. Portrait. 16mo, 


ig 


white limp cloth, gilt, gilt top, uncut Boston Riverside Press, 1880 
FIRST EDITION. 


770. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Ultima Thule. Frontispiece, portrait. 12mo, 


original cloth, gilt top, uncut. Boston, 1880 — 
First EDITION. 


PRESENTATION COPY, AND WITH A. L. S. BY LONGFELLOW 


INSERTED 


771. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Complete Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth 


457 


Longfellow. With numerous illustrations. 8vo, original cloth, gilt edges 
in cloth protecting covers. Boston 1880 

AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed, ‘George W. Greene from Henry W. 
Longfellow, Cambridge, Jan. 23, 1881."’ There is also inserted an A. L. S. (signed 
with initials), from Longfellow to Osgood, the publisher, reading, in part, ‘‘ Please 
keep back the form containing ‘The Old Clock on the Stairs.’ There is a photograph 
of the house as it was when the poem was written. . . . Please watt as long as possible.” 
No illustration appears, so it is evident that Osgood could not wait for it. 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


772. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). The Old House by the Lindens, Music by A. H. 
Rosewig. Words by Henry W. Longfellow. 4to, original wrappers. 


/s. Boston, 1880 


INSERTED ARE Two AUTOGRAPH LETTERS SIGNED BY LONGFELLOW, written in 
May and June, 1880, to Rosewig, the composer of the music, entirely regarding 
the publication of ‘‘The Old House by the Lindens.”’ 


773. [LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.).] ‘‘The City and the Sea.” With Other Cam- 
bridge Contributions, in Aid of the Hospital Fund. Square I2mo, original 
™ cloth Cambridge, 1881 


First Epition. This volume contains a short poem by Longfellow, ‘‘The City 
and the Sea,”’ p. I1. 


VERY RARE—PERHAPS UNIQUE—PRINTED LETTER BY LONGFELLOW 


774. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.) Printed notice by Longfellow, reading,—‘‘On 
account of Illness, Mr. Longfellow finds it impossible to answer any letters 
fax at present. He can only acknowledge their receipt, and regret his inability 
todo more. Cambridge, Mass.’’ The present specimen has date, in pencil, 

“Nov. 28th, 1881.”’ 


Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘This is a very 
rare piece as up to the present—1o920—I have never seen or heard of another. The 
written date is by Longfellow. He always used a pencil where possible. All the original 
Mss. of his books—which are now in Craigie House, Cambridge, are written in pencil. 
Longfellow died the next year.” 


775. [LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.).] In Memoriam. Gems of Poetry and Song 
on James A. Garfield. Portrait of Garfield. Square 12mo, cloth, git. 
Columbus, O., 1881 


Contains poem on Garfield by Longfellow, page 27, also contributions by Julia 
W. Howe, John G. Whittier, Walt Whitman, Theodore Watts, and other writers. 


776. LONGFELLOw (Henry W.). In the Harbor. Ultima Thule—Part II. 


| 
% Frontispiece portrait of Longfellow. 12mo, original cloth, gilt top, uncut. 
Boston, 1882 
First EDITION. 
777. [LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Seventy-Fifth'Birthday. Proceedings of the 
Maine Historical Society, February 27, 1882. Frontispiece portrait. 12mo, 
stamped cloth. Portland [1882] 
Containing an ‘‘Ode,"’ written by Longfellow for the Commemoration at Frye- 
burg, pp. 152-154. 
778. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Michael Angelo. A Dramatic Poem. Numerous 
illustrations. Royal 8vo, cloth covers, gilt design on front cover, sheets 
tied at back with silk, gilt edges. Cambridge, 1884 
First PUBLISHED EDITION. Printed at the Riverside Press. 
779. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Final Memorials of Henry Wadsworth Long- 
s ' fellow. Edited by Samuel Longfellow. Portrait and illustrations. Royal 
|e 8vo, original boards, paper labels, uncut and unopened. Boston, 1887 


LarGE Paper. Edition limited to 300 copies, of which this is, No. 202. 


780. LONGFELLOwW (HENRY W.—Translator). Dante. Divina Commedia. 
Translated by Henry W. Longfellow. 3 vols. 12mo, half green morocco, 
gilt backs, gilt tops, uncut. Boston, 1893 


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781. 


702: 


LONGFELLow (HENRY W.). Origin and Growth of the Languages of South- 


ern Europe and their Literature. An Inaugural Address, delivered Septem- 
ber 2, 1830. 16mo, original stiff wrappers, paper label, uncut and mainly 
unopened. Brunswick, Maine: Bowdoin College Library, 1907 


First EDITION now first printed from the Original Manuscript in the possession 
of Bowdoin College. Only 250 copies printed, this being Bowdoin’s contribution 
to the Centenary of Longfellow’s birth. 


LONGFELLow (HENRY W.). The Longfellow Centenary Medal, for the One 


Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. 
Bronze medal by Bela L. Pratt, diameter 2% inches. Enclosed in silk- 
lined green levant box-case. [Cambridge, 1907] 


ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MSS. OF “THE CASTLE BUILDER” 


LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.). OriGInaL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT of his poem 


“The Castle Builder.” 4 verses, 16 lines, written in ink on both sides of a 
quarto page. Unsigned. Accompanied by envelope addressed by Long- 
fellow to Fields, with note by Fields on same. Possibly the original 
envelope in which Longfellow sent the poem to Fields. 


AN EXCESSIVELY RARE LONGFELLOW ITEM—PROBABLY UNIQUE 
784. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Broadside Poem, headed ‘For the Companion, 


35° 


Maiden and Weathercock,” with printed signature at end, “Henry W. 


Longfellow.” 12mo, broadside. No printer, no date 
When this rarity was sold to Mr. Wakeman, by Mr. P. K. Foley, he wrote, in 
part, as follows,—‘‘I fancy the little ‘ proof’ of Longfellow’s poem must be unique. 


The publishers would be likely to send only two proofs, one to be ‘O.K’ed’ by the author 
and returned, and a duplicate for reference—and, later for his friend, ‘C. F. B.’” 

Qn the envelope containing the broadside poem, Mr. Wakeman has written,— 
“I do not think this is a proof sheet. It certainly has not that appearance. Proofs 
are not printed with ornamental head and tail pieces and are not signed. I think this 
is one of Longfellow’s privately printed leaflets, and ts probably unique. Very important. 
Feature this. This was discovered after Livingston issued his bibliography. 


785. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Books with contributions by Longfellow. To- 


[0.- 


gether, 5 vols. 16mo and 12mo, cloth and boards. 
Various places, 1826-1869 


ComprisES:—The Atlantic Souvenir, 1827 [and 1828]. Jllustrated- 16mo, first 
in original boards, gilt edges, in original cardboard protection case, second full 
roan. Philadelphia, 1826-1828. Contains the poems ‘‘The Song of the Birds,” 
Burial of the Minnisink,”’ and ‘‘ The Spirit of Poetry,” by Longfellow; The Portland 
Sketch Book. Vignette. 12mo, original cloth. Portland, 1836. Contains ‘‘ The 
Village of Auteuil,’ by Longfellow; The Bentley Ballads, Comprising The Tipperary 
Hall Ballads, Now First Republished from “Bentley's Miscellany.’’ 1I2mo, orig- 
inal cloth, red edges. London, 1869. Contains several poems by Longfellow; Garden 
Walks with the Poets, by Mrs. C. M. Kirkland. 12mo, original cloth. New York, 
1852. Contains ‘April’, by Longfellow, which has not been collected. 


786. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Books with contributions by, and about, Long- 


fellow. Together, 14 vols. 8vo and 4to, original wrappers. 
Various places, 1845-1885 


ComprIsEs: Memorial Addresses in Honor by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, 
by Richard H. Stoddard, Edwin P. Whipple, and Prof. Felix Adler. New York, 
1882; Longfellow Memorial Address, before the Alumni of Bowdoin College, July 
12, 1882, by Rev. Daniel R. Goodwin. Portland, 1882; A Sermon Preached at the 
Ordination of Samuel Longfellow at Fall River, Mass., February 16, 1848, by John 
Wiess. Fall River, 1848. With the hymn, ‘‘Christ to the young man said: ‘Yet 
one thing more,’”’ by Longfellow; Reports of the Committee appointed to prepare, 
ina Tabular Form, an Arrangement of Studies for the whole College Course. [Cam- 


[Continued 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


|No. 786. LONGFELLOw (H. W.)—Continued] 


bridge, 1846]. Contains short postscript to the report, signed by Longfellow; Fourth 
Annual Report of the Dante Society, May 19, 1885. Cambridge, 1885. Wuth an 
appendix containing additional notes to The Divine Comedy, by Longfellow; WHIPPLE 
(EDWIN P.). Men of Mark. Bryant, Longfellow, Poe, [etc.]. New York [1877]; 
History of the Old South Meeting House in Boston, by E. W. Burdett. Boston, 
1877. With ‘‘ Ballad of the French Fleet,’ by Longfellow; Henry Wadsworth Long- 
fellow. Seventy-Eighth Birthday. Proceedings of the Maine Historical Society, 
February 27, 1885. Portland [1885]. With letters from Holmes and Whittier; 
History of the Ordination of Caleb D. Bradlee, also history of The Thirtieth Anni- 
versary of His Ordination. Boston, 1885. Contains the hymn, ‘‘O God, thy children 
gathered here,’ by Longfellow, and a letter by Holmes; Rover. A Weekly Magazine. 
Numbers for January 25, February 8, March 1, and August 24, 1845. Contains a 
Holmes poem and an accusation of plagiarism by Longfellow; Every Other Saturday, 
for April 12, 1884. Boston, 1884. Contains Longfellow’s commencement oration, 
delivered when he graduated in 1825, at the age of 18; The Illustrated Fryeburg 
Webster Memorial. Portrait. Fryeburg, Maine, 1882. With ‘‘ Lovewell’s Flight,”’ 
the first poem Longfellow gave to the world with his name attached, and the poem, “‘O 
Mountains of the North Unveil,’’ by Whittier; The Atlantic Almanac for 1874. Bos- 
ton, 1874. With the poem, ‘‘ Azrael, by Longfellow; The Pellet. A Record of the 
Massachussetts Homoeopathic Hospital Fair. Boston, 1872. Contains an original 
contribution,‘ Anaesthesia,’’ by Longfellow. Uncollected. 


787. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Books by Longfellow, or on his life. Together, 
6 vols. 16mo to 8vo, original cloth, boards and wrappers. - 
u a Various places, 1878-1902 
¢ Comprises: The Early Poems of H. W. Longfellow, now first collected. Edited 
and Prefaced by R. H. Shepherd. 16mo, original cloth, uncut. London, 1878; 
Flower-de-Luce. Reproduced in Fac-Simile from the Original Ms. 12mo, boards. 
Boston, 1883; Household Poems. 16mo, original wrappers. Boston, 1865; Hic- 
GINSON (T. W.).. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Frontispiece. 12mo, cloth. 
Boston, 1902; Complete Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Fron- 
tispiece and vignette. 8vo, original cloth, gilt top. Boston [1893]; KENNEDY (W. 
SLOANE). Henry W. Longfellow. Biography, Anecdote, Letters, Criticism. Jllus- 
trated. 8vo, original cloth. Cambridge, 1882. 


788. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). SropDARD (RICHARD HENRY). Henry Wads- 
worth Longfellow. A Medley in Prose and Verse. Frontispiece portrait of 
— Longfellow. 8vo, original cloth. New York, 1882 


¢ First EDITION. 

DEDICATED TO JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER. This copy is of the very greatest 
importance, having inserted the original autograph letter sent by Stoddard to 
Whittier, asking him to accept the dedication, dated April 19th, 1882, and reading,— 
‘Does friend Whittier know of any good reason why he should not accept the enclosed 
Dedication. It is to stand before:—Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. A Medley in 
Prose and Verse, by R. H. Stoddard.”’ 


789. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). ANAGNos (JuLIA R.). Longfellow’s Birthday. 
w Oblong 12mo, original wrappers, uncut. 
ah Boston: The Howe Memorial Press. Perkins Institution and Mass. 
School for the Blind, 1882 
Printed in raised type for the use of the blind. 


-90. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). UNDERWOOD (FRANcIS H). Henry Wadsworth 
: Longfellow. A biographical Sketch. Portrait. 12mo, original cloth. 


Boston, 1882 
oa First EDITION. 


791. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Norton (CHarLes Eviot). Henry Wadsworth 
Longfellow. A Sketch of His Life. Together with Longfellow’s Chief 
Autobiographical Poems. ‘2 portraits on Japan vellum paper. 8vo, cloth, 
uncut and unopened. Enclosed in board slip-case. Boston, 1907 

400 copies printed at the Riverside Press. 


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792. LONGFELLow (HENRY W.). Livincston (LUTHER S.). A Bibliography of 
the First Editions in Book Form of the Writings of Henry Wadsworth 
Longfellow. Compiled Largely from the Collection formed by the Late 

=~ Jacob Chester Chamberlain, with Assistance from his Notes and Memo- 
: randa. Portrait and facsimiles. 8vo, original boards, cloth back, uncut. 
New York: Privately Printed, 1908 
Limited to 500 Copies. : 
Presentation Copy to Mr. Wakeman, with inscription on front fly-leaf, reading,— 


‘For Stephen H. Wakeman, with acknowledgments from Mrs. Chamberlain and from 
Luther S. Livingston. Nov. 1, 1908." 


793. [LONGFELLOw (HENRY W.).] BENTON (JOEL). Autograph Copy of ‘Traits 
of Longfellow, (selected, here and there, from an Essay by Joel Benton).”’ 
/ #. Written in ink on one side of 214 12mo pages. 


BOOKS FROM LONGFELLOW’S LIBRARY 


LONGFELLOW’S COPY, PRESENTED BY HIM TO A FRIEND, 
WITH INSCRIPTION AND AUTOGRAPH LETTER THAT 
ACCOMPANIED THE GIFT 


794. LONGFELLOW’s Copy. VILLA-SENOR (D. JosEPH ANTONIO DE). Theatro 
Americano, Descripcion General de los Reynos, y Provincias de la Neuva- 

6 0 Espana. 2 vols. small folio, old calf, gilt. Mexico, 1746 
2. 
e 


LONGFELLOw’s Copy, with his autograph signature in the first volume, and note, 
rtres handwriting, “‘ Bought at the sale of Mr. Cogswell’s books, February, 1834. 2 
vols.”’ 

He has written an inscription in both volumes, reading,—‘‘W. E. Frere, Esqre. 
with best regards of Henry W. Longfellow. Cambridge, U. S. May 20, 1867.” 
Inserted is an Autograph Letter Signed of Longfellow to the same person, 3pp. 8vo, 
dated Cambridge, May 25, 1867, reading in part,—‘“‘It is a very great pleasure to me 
to have the opportunity of contributing anything towards the, completeness of your Amer- 
ican Library; and I send the two volumes of Villa-~Senor, to join your collection, in which 
they will be more at home than in mine. Moreover, I want you to have them to remind 
act sometimes of your visit to Cambridge, so pleasant to me in itself and in the recol- 

ection.” 


795. LONGFELLOW’s Copy. The Illustrated Pilgrim Almanac for 1861. Illustrated 


8vo, original paper covers. Boston, 1861 
a— LONGFELLOW’s Copy, with his autograph signature on front cover,—‘‘ Henry W. 
_Longfellow.”’ 


796. LONGFELLOW’s Copy. The Illustrated Pilgrim Memorial for 1863. Illustrated. 


8vo, original paper covers. Boston, 1863 
“ or LONGFELLOW’s Copy, with his autograph signature on front cover— Henry W- 
Long fellow.”’ 


797. LONGFELLOW’s Copy. LATHROP (GEORGE Parsons). Rose and Roof-Tree: 


Poems. Frontispiece. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1875 

6 First EDITION. 
a LONGFELLOW’s Copy, with his autograph signature and date, ‘‘1875,’’ on front 
8 fly-leaf. Under this he has written ‘‘Charlotte F. Bates, 1878,’ when he presented 


the book to Miss Bates. 

An amusing feature of this copy is that Longfellow evidently intended to present 
‘the book to Miss Bates in 1875, when he first secured it, but thought better of it, 
and decided to keep it himself, as there is an inscription, in his handwriting, paftially 
erased, over his signature, presenting the book to Miss Bates. However, three 
ap abt he finally decided that Miss Bates should have it in her library, and gave 
it to her. 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


798. LONGFELLOW’s Copy. BENson (Louis F.). Paths of Silence. Small 4to, 
original paper covers, uncut. In protecting covers. 
Philadelphia: Privately Printed, 1879 


a LONGFELLOW’s Copy, with his autograph signature, ‘‘Henry W. Longfellow, 
1879,” on front cover. Books from Longfellow’s library are rare, as his family 
have retained it practically intact. 


799. LONGFELLOW PRESENTATION Copy. VERY (JONES). Essays and Poems. 
[Edited by Ralph Waldo Emerson.] 12mo, original cloth, paper label, 
/ Q= ‘uncut. Boston, 1839 


First EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY FROM LONGFELLOW, with pencilled in- 
scription on front end-paper,—‘‘ Frank Marion Ward, from his friend, H. W. L. 
Cambridge, October 30, 1839.” 


THIRTY-ONE PRESENTATION COPIES FROM LONGFELLOW 
TO MISS BATES 


800. LONGFELLOW (HENRY W.). Poems of Places. Comprising: New England. 
2 vols. 1879; Middle States. 1879; Southern States. 1879; Western 
/30= States. 1879; British America. 1879; Scotland. 3 vols. 1876; England. 
4 vols. 1876; Russia. 1878; Greece. 1878; Switzerland. 1877; Ger- 
many. 2vols. 1877; France. 2 vols. 1877; Italy. 3 vols. 1877; Spain. 
2 vols. 1877; Oceanica. 1879; Asia. 3 vols. 1878; Ireland. 1876; 
Africa. 1878. Together, 31 vols. 18mo, original cloth, red edges. 
Boston, 1876-1879 

ALL First EDITIONS. ON THE FRONT END-PAPER OF EACH VOLUME (except one) 
LONGFELLOW HAs WRITTEN THE INITIALS OF HIS FRIEND CHARLOTTE F. BATES, 
AND DATE OF ISSUANCE OF THE VOLUME. IN ONE HE HAS WRITTEN A FULL PRES- 
ENTATION INSCRIPTION. ALL OF THE VOLUMES ARE IN THEIR PRISTINE STATE. 
Probably the finest and most interesting set extant. 

Accompanied by an exceedingly interesting AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED by Long- 
fellow, to Osgood, the publisher of this series of books, dated Cambridge, Sept. 
26, 1878, relating to these works, reading, in part,— 

“As to ‘Poems of Places,’ I hardly know how many volumes will be necessary to 
complete the work. It will never do to slight our own country; but I will limit myself 
as much as possible. The materials for the United States are very abundant, and to 
most of our people this part of the book will probably be more interesting than any other. 

“We will talk of this when I see you. ‘Oceanica’ ts to be the closing volume of the 
series. As it was all ready, I had it put into type in advance, so as to have my hands free.’ 


JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL 
Numbers 801 to 930, inclusive 


IN ORIGINAL PARTS—WITH WRAPPERS 


801. [LOWELL (JAMES RuSSELL).] Harvardiana. (A Monthly Periodical.) Vol. 
IV, Nos. 1 to 10, September, 1837 to July, 1838. In THE ORIGINAL TEN 
/72 Parts. 8vo, original wrappers, uncut, as issued, wrappers of Part IV 
«= loose. Cambridge: Published by John Owen, 1837-1838 


Mr. Wakeman, in a note accompanying this item says: . . . ‘‘Of the 116 articles 
comprising the contents of this volume of Harvardiana, 67 are contributed by the editors: 
Lowell, Nathan Hale, Jr., Chas. W. Scates, Rufus King, and G. W. Lippitt. Lowell's 
prose compositions have never been republished. VERY RARE WITH ORIGINAL COVERS. 


FINE COPY WITH LOWELL’S AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE APPENDED 
TO THE DEDICATION 


802. [LOWELL (JAMES RuSSELL).] Class Poem. 8vo, ORIGINAL WRAPPERS. 


= [Cambridge] 1838 
4s. First Epition. A REMARKABLY FINE Copy. THE DEDICATION SIGNED (in 
pencil) by the author: ‘‘James Russell Lowell.’ 


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803. [LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL).] Class Poem. 8vo, ORIGINAL WRAPPERS, por- 


30- 


tion of back wrapper torn away. Enclosed in a folder of full red limp 
straight-grain morocco, gilt lettered on obverse cover, inner protecting 
flaps, all lined with green watered silk. [Cambridge] 1838 


First EpITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, with the 
following inscription in ink on front wrapper: ‘‘ Professor Pierce with the respects of 
the author.’’ Interiorly a very fine copy. : 


EXCEEDINGLY RARE—WITH POEM BY LOWELL 


804. [LOWELL (JAMES RussELL).] Harvard University. Valedictory Exercises 


be 


of the Senior Class of 1838. Tuesday July 17, 1838. BROADSIDE, royal 
8vo, tipped on bristol board. [Cambridge? 1838] 


AN EXCEEDINGLY INTERESTING BROADSIDE. At the bottom the following note 
appears: ‘‘On account of the absence of the Poet the Poem will be omitted.” 

The following note by Mr. Wakeman is explanatory of this rare item:—... “Very 
rare and in fine condition. Lowell did not read his poem as he was rusticated ‘at that 
time (for neglect of college duties) in Concord under the care of the Rev. Barzillat Frost. 
Underwood says, however, that he drove into town the day of the exercises and heard 
them through the rift in a covered wagon.” 


805. [LowELL (James RussELL).] The Liberty Bell. 1839-1858 inclusive. To- 


Qg— 


gether, 16 vols. 12mo, original boards and cloth. Boston, 1839-1858 


A Very FINE Set. It was not issued in 1840, 1842, 1850, 1854, 1855 and 1857, 
so this is a COMPLETE SET. RARE. The issue for 1843 is present in both cloth and 
boards and the issue for 1845 is present in different colored cloth bindings. 

Contains contributions by Lowell, Longfellow, Emerson, etc. 


THE COPY GIVEN BY LOWELL TO TENNYSON 


806. LOWELL (JAMES RussELL). A Year’s Life. 12mo, original boards and label, 


325- 


top and bottom edges uncut, as issued (one joint cracked and back some- 
what rubbed). In crimson morocco solander case, BY BRADSTREET S. 
Boston: C. C. Little and J. Brown, 1841 


PRESENTATION COPY WITH INSCRIPTION IN LOWELL’S AUTOGRAPH,—“To Alfred 
Tennyson, from the Author, Boston, U.S.” 

Tennyson and Keats were the two modern English poets, after Spenser, for whom 
Lowell expressed the greatest preference, and with the former he early enjoyed a 
personal friendship which continued throughout his life. In 1841 Lowell, in a 
letter to E. A. Duyckinck, referring to a projected American reprint of Tennyson’s 
poems, writes: ‘‘I think it would be a pity to reprint his poems at all—for he ts poor, 
and that would deprive him of what little profit he might make by thew sale in this coun- 
iry . . . I do not wish you to state your authority for this — but you may depend on it 
for my authority is the poet himself.” This letter reveals the degree of intimacy 
which existed between the poets at that early day and the spirit, perhaps, with which 
the young American, then in obscurity, forwarded for the re-assuring commenda- 
tion of his friend a copy of his ‘‘first book of poems.”’ 

A RARE ITEM AND ONE OF THE Most INTENSE ASSOCIATION INTEREST. 


807. [LOWELL (JAMES RussELL).] The Boston Miscellany of Literature and 


l0- 


Fashion. Edited by Nathan Hale, Jr. Vols. I and II, January to Decem- 
ber. With engrvaings, some IN CoLors. 12 number, 8vo, ORIGINAL 
Wrappers. Enclosed in a quarter morocco marbled board slip-case, with 
inner protecting cloth wrapper. Boston, 1842 

The literary notices and 8 poems were contributed by Lowell, also ‘‘The Old 
English Dramatists’’ and ‘‘The First Client.’’ Neither the literary notices or the 
last mentioned have ever been reprinted. Poe, Thoreau, Longfellow, Hawthorne 
and others of note were amongst the contributors. 

A very interesting note regarding this item accompanies it, written by Mr Wake- 
man, which reads in part: ... “This rare and short-lived periodical was secured 
for me by Mr. P. K.’Foley, who writes about it as follows: ‘Copies in wrappers are so 
rare that there seemed little hope at the time of acquiring one... in the set forwarded 
all are as issued, and not a plate or page defiled by the binder’s touch.’”’ 

Mr. Foley’s letter is also laid in. 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


808. [LowELL (James RussELL).] Graham’s Magazine of Literature and Art. 


AO- 


Vol. 22, Nos. 1 to 6 inclusive, January to June, 1843. Wuth numerous 
illustrations. 6 numbers, 8vo, original wrappers, one wrapper torn and 
detached. Philadelphia, 1843 


LoweELv’s Copy with his Autograph Signature boldly written in ink on cover of 
April number. With contributions by Lowell, Bryant, Longfellow, Dana, Cooper, 
etc. Lowell’s contribution: ‘‘The Moon”’ is in the February number. 


EXCESSIVELY RARE COMPLETE SET OF THE THREE NUMBERS—WITH 


A. L. 


S. BY LOWELL, AND AN AUTOGRAPH MS. BY POE INSERTED— 
UNIQUE IN THIS STATE 


809. [LOWELL (JAMES RussELL).] The Pioneer: a Literary and Critical Magazine. 


300- 


J. R. Lowell and R. Carter, Editors and Proprietors. Volume I, Nos, I to 
3 inclusive, January to March. (ALL PUBLISHED). Engravings by John 
Cheney and others. Royal 8vo, OriGINAL WrRapPERS, Uncut. Backs 
repaired. Enclosed in a full blue levant morocco folding case, gilt 
fillets on sides, gilt back, linings of red silk poplin. 

Boston: Leland and Whiting [1843] 


FINE Copy IN THE ORIGINAL WRAPPERS OF THIS SHORT-LIVED PERIODICAL, 
AND ONE OF THE Most DIFFICULT LOWELL ITEMS TO OBTAIN. EXCESSIVELY RARE 
IN THIS VERY FINE ConpiTION. Among its contributors were Hawthorne, Poe, 
Elizabeth Barrett Browning, Whittier, T. W. Parsons, John Neal, W. W. Story, 
and others. With the number for March, 1843, appears an etched plate by D. C. 
Johnston, ‘‘The American Cruikshank,’’ representing Charles Dickens and the 
* Artist in Boots’’ a rare contemporary Dickens caricature, referring to a chapter 
in the ‘‘American Notes.’ Owing to the brief existence of the periodical, no title- 
page was issued. 


THE PIONEER. 


A 


Literary and Critical Magazine. 


J. R. LOWELL AND R. CARTER, 


EDITORS AND PROPRIETORS. 


JANUARY, 1843. 





[REPRODUCTION oF Top PORTION OF Front WRAPPER] 


The following note, written by Mr. Stephen H. Wakeman, amplifies the above de- 
scription:—". . . Lowell contributed the introduction and book notices, three poems, 
an essay on song writing, and a paper on the plays of Thomas Middleton; of these 
only the poems were subsequently reprinted. . . . These are fine, clean, perfect copies 
of this periodical... .” 


[Continued 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


[No. 809. LowELL (J. R.)—Continued] 


Laid in, is an AUTOGRAPH LETTER BY LOWELL, Signed: “J. R. L.’ Ip. square 
16mo, No place, Friday, Dec. 2, 0842. To Robert Carter, with address. This 
letter relates to ‘‘The Pioneer,’’ then in the printers’ hands, and reads:—‘‘ Dear 
Carter: Freeman & Bolles want about 1% a page more from you to make up a proof. 
Will you send it immediately. Yrs affectionately. J. R. L.’’ Robert Carter was his 
partner in the enterprise as is apparent on the cover of each number of ‘‘ The Pioneer”’ 
issued. 

Also laid in is AN ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT SIGNED: ‘‘ Edgar A. Poe.” 
of: ‘‘The Rationale of Verse,’’ 1p. square 8vo, no place, no date. This manuscript 
relates directly to the above periodical, to which Poe was a contributor. The manu- 
script reads: ‘‘ The word ‘Verse’ is here used not in its strict or primitive sense, but 
as the term most convenient for expressing generally and without pedantry all thai ts 
involved in the consideration of rhythm, rhyme, metre, and versification. 


Hh Actionale of Virse. ¥ 
Ps “ ‘ ‘8 EdcarA. Poe. 
Fhe, words Verse” is Rene wed nat in ils stivek or promiboe sate, 


Gut ar the tam mast commement for vxprsrsing gemerolly anc without 
pedantry oll that ig murvtutds mm the consideration of chyttnn shunt, 


mili, and verrifrcatin’. 


iensearnticcgy discursed , and Haren cevtanints not ong, about which 
fo muck ruacUAay ; Confusion, masonephnr, mineprsetation , 
mustifecdiary, and downright y feign or al& sides , Caw be gairk, 


[FACSIMILE OF BEGINNING OF PogE Mss.] 


‘‘ There is, perhaps, no topic in polite literature which has been more pertinaciously 
discussed, and there is certainly not one about which so much inaccuracy, confusion. 
misconception, misrepresentation, mystification, and downright ignorance on all sides, 
can be fairly said to exist. Were the topic really difficult, or did tt lie, even, in the cloud- 
land of metaphysics, where the doubt-vapors may be made to assume any and every 
shape at the will or at the fancy of the gazer, we should have less reason to wonder at 
all this contradiction and perplexity; but in fact the subject 1s exceedingly simple; 
one tenth of it, possibly, may be called ethical, nine tenths, however, appertain to the 
mathematics; and the whole is included within the limits of the commonest common sense. 

‘But, if this is the case, how, it will be asked, can so much misunderstanding have 
arisen? Is it conceivable that a thousand profound scholars, investigating so very simple 
a matter for centuries, have not been able to place it in the fullest light, at least, of which 
it is susceptible? These queries, I confess, are not eastiy answered:—at all events a 
satisfactory reply to them might cost more trouble than would, if properly considered, 
the whole ‘vexata questio’ to which they have reference. Nevertheless, there is little 
difficulty or danger in suggesting that the ‘thousand profound scholars’ may have failed. 
Some few passages of this article appeared, about four years ago, in ‘The Pioneer,’ 
a monthly Magazine published by J. R. Lowell and R. Carter. Although an excellent 
work it had a very limited circulation.” 

There is also a fine autograph letter from E. P. Whipple, signed: “FE. P. W.”’ 
2pp. I2mo, no place, Feby. 8, 1843. To an unnamed person. He mentions ‘‘The 
Pioneer,’ I. B. Wright, W. W. Story, and Coleridge. 

VERY RARE AND UNIQUE BECAUSE OF ITS MANY POINTS, NAMELY THE SCARCITY 
OF THE PERIODICAL ITSELF AND OF THE ALLUSIONS TO IT BY THE “‘LITERATEURS”’ 
OF THE Day, ESPECIALLY EDGAR ALLEN POE AND JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL. 


[See Reproductions] 


810. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Poems. 1I2mo, original boards, rebacked. Red 


40- 


straight-grain morocco solander case. Cambridge: John Owen, 1844 


First EpITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, with the 
following inscription in ink on end-leaf: ‘‘To C. E. Briggs. Wuth the author's love. 


January-1, 1844." 
Laid in is a note from Dodd Mead & Co. stating that this copy came from Miss 


Charlotte Briggs, daughter of Charles F. Briggs. 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


LARGE PAPER COPY OF FIRST EDITION—VERY RARE 
811. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Poems. Royal 8vo, boards, roan back, gilt top, 


uncut. Cambridge: John Owen, 1844 

220: First EpITION. LARGE PAPER. IMMACULATE COPY OF AN EXCESSIVELY RARE 
OOK. 

An interesting comment written by Mr. Wakeman accompanies this volume, 

which reads in part: ‘‘. . . Only five copies are known to me and all (except the Foote 


copy which was rebound in full leather) are bound in half leather and have inittals or 
names erased from the back of binding. 

‘““T must therefore conclude that Owen printed a few copies on large paper and had 
them bound as above for presentation to his own friends. In support of this, Lowell 
at the time was too poor to indulge in anything elaborate in bindings and furthermore 
there is a copy of these poems in this collection which he gave to C. F. Briggs, who after 
Wm. Page was his dearest friend. . . . This is the finest of all the copies known to me.”’ 


812. LOWELL (JAMES RuSSELL). Poems. 12mo, cloth, uncut. London, 1844 
pe | _— First ENGLisH EDITION oF LOWELL’s POEMs. 


FINE COPY, WITH ORIGINAL PUBLISHER’S CONTRACT 


813. LOWELL (JAMES RussELL). Conversations on some of the Old Poets. 12mo, 
ORIGINAL ILLUMINATED Boarpbs, uncut. Cambridge: John Owen, 1845 


gu First EDITION. This is Lowell’s first published book in prose. 
e——- Laid in is THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT FOR PUBLICATION, Signed: “J. R. Lowell,” 
‘* Jno. Owen,”’ and ‘‘ Wiiness John Bartlett.” 
Mr. Wakeman states, on an accompanying note, that this was James Eliot Cabot’s 
book. It is a beautiful copy. 


RARE IN WRAPPERS: WITH LONG A. L. S. BY MARIA WHITE SHORTLY 
BEFORE HER MARRIAGE TO LOWELL 


814. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Conversations on Some of the Old Poets. 12mo, 
ORIGINAL ILLUMINATED WRAPPERS, Uncut. Enclosed ina full red straight- 


L5,- — grain morocco solander case, with inner protecting cloth wrapper. 
‘ Cambridge: John Owen, 1845 


First Epition. Mr. Wakeman describes this item as follows: ‘‘This fine copy 
of one of the rarest of Lowell’s works differs from the copy in boards in two particulars. 
The colored cover is different in design and the front edges are wholly uncut, while they 
are trimmed in the other copy.” 

Accompanying the above item is an Autograph Letter Signed: ‘‘ Maria White.”’ 
4pp. 4to, Watertown, Dec. 12, 1844. To Charles F. Briggs. An exceedingly fine 
personal letter, written just before her marriage to Lowell. It relates in great part 
to the literary work of Lowell, commencing :—‘' James is so hurried with his book 
that he has not an instant to spare, and has therefore commissioned me to answer your 
letter, and account to you for his long silence. The truth is, he delayed writing his 
articles on Poets and old Dramatists, or rather delayed arranging them in the form of 
conversations, until he had only two months left for what really required four. The 
book must be out before we are married . . . he has to rise early and sit up late, so that 
he can only spare time to see me twice a week, and then I have but transient glimpses 
of his dear face... .” 

LETTERS BY MariA LOWELL ARE VERY RARE. 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY 


815. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Conversations on some of the Old Poets. I2mo, 
ORIGINAL ILLUMINATED PAPER WRAPPERS, uncut. Enclosed in a full red 

£0 __. levant solander case, gilt, with inner protecting boards of half red straight- 
* grain morocco, gilt, By BRADSTREET’S. Cambridge: John Owen, 1845 


First EpITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM LoweELt to C. I. Peter- 
son, with the following inscription on end-leaf in ink: ‘‘To Charles I. Peterson, 
with the affectionate regards of J. R. L. Philadelphia, Jany 15, 1845.” 

From the J. C. Chamberlain collection, with bookplate. 


‘Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


816. [LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL).] Liberty Chimes. 12mo, boards, paper label. 
Providence: Ladies’ Anti-Slavery Society, 1845 


FINE Copy. Contains the poem ‘‘The Contrast’’ by Lowell. 


817. LOowELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Conversations on Some of the Old Poets. Second 
Edition. 12mo, original black cloth. Cambridge, 1846 


FINE Copy. This Second Edition was extended from 263 to 267 pages. At the 
bottom of p. viii there is a new ‘‘ Note to the Second Edition,”” dated at end “Sept. 
20, 1845.’’ It begins, ‘‘In the second edition a few corrections and verbal altera- 
tions have been made, and the First Conversation has been divided into two. In 
other respects the book remains the same.’’ Nevertheless there are 12 new lines 
on p. 9; 3 new lines on pp. 27, 28; 7 new lines on p. 59; and 9 new lines on p. 60. 


818. LoweLL (JAMES RussELL). The American Anti-Slavery Almanac, for 1847. 
— i2mo, sewed. Enclosed in a maroon cloth folder gilt lettered, with inner 
=): cloth wrappers. New York: American Anti-Slavery Society [1846] 


Contains a portion of the Biglow Papers: ‘‘Hosea and the Recruiting Sergeant,” 
here printed two years before its first appearance in bookform. Also includes 
articles by William Lloyd Garrison, Wendell Phillips, etc. 


819. [LoweLL (James RussELL).] The Liberty Bell. By Friends of Freedom 
8vo, original gilt wrappers, uncut. worn. Boston, 1847 
This annual contains ‘‘Extreme Unction,’’ by Lowell. Rare in the above state. 


THREE A. L. S. BY LOWELL TO HIS FRIEND, CHARLES F. BRIGGS 


820. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Three Autograph Letters, one of which is signed: 
“J. R. L.” 12pp. 16mo to small folio. Elmwood, 1847 and 1848. To 
Charles F. Briggs. With one addressed envelope. Together, 4 pieces. 


AN EXCEEDINGLY FINE AND IMPORTANT TRIO OF LOWELL COMMUNICATIONS. Mr. 
Wakeman on an accompanying slip states: ‘‘. . . They are all to his intimate personal 
friend Chas. F. Briggs and one of them makes him a present of ‘The Fable’ [The Fables 
for Critics]. . . . These three letters I consider as perhaps the most interesting and 
important that are left. They are written to his nearest friend (possibly with the excep- 
tion. of Page) and give a glimpse of his personality not to be obtained elsewhere. . . .” 

In these letters Lowell mentions Dickens, Fielding, Emerson, Browning and 


others. 


ONLY COPY KNOWN OF THIS BROADSIDE 


821. LowELL (JAMES RuSsELL). Broadside. Water Celebration. Boston, 
_— October 25, 1848. Exercises at the Fountain. Large 4to, foxed. 

3. : Boston, 1848 

Contains:—III, ‘‘OpE By JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL, ESQ. TO BE SUNG BY THE 


SCHOOL CHILDREN.”’ ~ 
Mr. Wakeman says: ‘‘I have never heard of another copy of this item. It seems 


to be unknown to all the collections and bibliographies.”’ 


822. [LowELL (JAMES RusSsELL).] Melibceus-Hipponax. The Biglow Papers, 
_ Edited, with an Introduction, Notes, Glossary, and Copious Index, by 
95. Homer Wilbur. 12mo, cloth, uncut. Cambridge, 1848 


First EDITION. First ISSUE, without ‘‘New York”’ on the title-page. 


823. [LowELL (JAMES RUSSELL).] Melibceus-Hipponax. The Biglow Papers, 
Edited, with an Introduction, Notes, Glossary, and Copious Index, by 


50 Homer Wilbur. 12mo, black cloth, uncut, name on title. 
e Cambridge, 1848 


First EDITION. SECOND ISSUE. 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


824. [LoweLL (JAMES RussELL).] Melibceus-Hipponax. The Biglow Papers, 
Edited with an Introduction, Notes, Glossary, and Copious Index, by 


ha Homer Wilbur. 12mo, maroon cloth, uncut. Cambridge, 1848 
4 First Epirion. SECOND IssuE. FINE Copy. With bookplate of Yale College 
ibrary. 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY 


825. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Poems. Second Series. 12mo, original boards, 
_— uncut, rebacked. Enclosed in a red straight-grain morocco solander case, 
5s gilt. Cambridge, 1848 
First EpITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR to Charles 


F. Briggs, with the following notation on end-leaf, in ink: “To C. F. B. With 
the love of J. R. L. Xmas, 1847.” 


Mr. Wakeman, on an accompanying note states that the text is corrected in 
Lowell’s hand on page 34. Also a note from Dodd Mead & Co. is laid in stating 
the above copy came from Miss Charlotte Briggs, daughter of C. F. Briggs. 


826. LOWELL (JAMES RusSELL). Poems. Second Series. 12mo, cloth, uncut and 


= unopened. Cambridge, 1848 
Ld First EDITION. 


PRESENTATION COPY—IN ORIGINAL GLAZED BOARDS 


827. LOWELL (JAMES RussELL). The Vision of Sir Launfal. 12mo, ORIGINAL 

YELLOW GLAZED Boarpbs, uncut. Enclosed ina red straight-grain morocco 

7 0 » slip-case, with inner protecting cloth wrappers, BY BRADSTREET’S. | 
¢ Cambridge: George Nichols, 1848 


First Epition. Mr. Cooke gives this edition as issued only in cloth. 
PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, with inscription on front cover in ink: 
“From J. R. L.” 


Mr. Wakeman, on an accompanying slip says: “‘ This is the finest copy I have ever 
seen. It is immaculate.” 


828. LOWELL (JAMES RussELL). The vision of Sir Launfal. 12mo, original yellow 
gS glazed boards, uncut. Cambridge: George Nichols, 1848 
He 


First Epit1ion. Mr. Cooke gives this edition as issued only in cloth. 


From the William Harris Arnold and the Edward Hale Bierstadt collections, 
with book-label and bookplate. 


FIRST ISSUE OF THE FIRST EDITION WITH THE OMITTED LINE ON 
TITLE SUPPLIED BY LOWELL HIMSELF 


| 829. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). A Fable for Critics. 12mo, ORIGINAL BoaRDs, 
paper label, portion of backbone torn away, slightly foxed. Enclosed in 


aqo.- a full red levant morocco solander case, gilt, with inner cloth cover with 
* eather back, gilt, BY BRADSTREET’S. [New York] G. P. Putnam [18]48 


First EpItion, First Issue, with the missing line inserted on title in the 
author’s autograph: ‘‘A vocal & musical medley.’ THERE ARE SEVERAL TEXT 
CORRECTIONS IN INK IN THE AUTHOR'S HAND, these being found on pp. 6, 16, 25, 
35, 42, 43, 54; 62, 65, 68, 70 and 74. 4 

PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, with the following inscription in ink 
on end-leaf: ‘“T. W. Higginson, incerti auctoris donum. Nov. 1848." On the 
reverse cover of the volume is the address of Mr. Higginson, written in Lowell’s 
hand, marked paid by him, with postmark, just as it went through the mail. 

An extract from a slip accompanying the item, written by Mr. Wakeman, reads: 

_. . Lowell supplied a title-page in rhyme, of which the compositors omitted one line, 

which Lowell inserted in his own handwriting in the present copy.” 
From the J. C. Chamberlain collection, with bookplate. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


830. LowELL (JAMES RussELL). A Fable for Critics. 12mo, original boards, 
paper label, foxed, name on title. New York [18]48 

First Epition. Mr. Wakeman’s note which accompanies the volume reads in 

¢ part: ‘‘The very rare first issue of the first edition with misprints on p. 25, line 10 
‘cotilion’ and p. 41 line 21 ‘Goliah.’ The finest copy in boards I have ever seen. . . .’e 


831. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). A Fable for Critics. 12mo, cloth, uncut. 
<< New York [18]48 
20, First EDITION, with half-title and page of advertisements. With misprints on 


page 25, line 10, and page 41, line 21. 
From the William Harris Arnold collection, with book-label. 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM LOWELL TO HAWTHORNE 


832. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Poems. 2 vols. 12mo, original boards, back 
strip missing from one volume and portion of back strip missing from other 

/ 90 =@ volume. Enclosed in full crimson levant solander case, gilt back, lines on 
* — sides. Boston, 1849 


First EpiTion. On the inside of front cover of Vol. 1 is an inscription, in Low- 
ell’s handwriting, ‘‘From the Author,’ under which Mrs. Hawthorne has written 
the family name, ‘‘Hawthorne.’’ On the first flyleaf of the same volume appears, 
in Hawthorne’s handwriting, ‘‘Nath. Hawthorne. From the Author.” 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY 


833. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Poems. 2 vols. 12mo, cloth. Boston, 1849 

mace First EDITION. FINE AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy from the author, with 

0. the following inscription in ink on end-leaf: ‘‘To H. W. Parker. Wz4th the sincere 
regards hopes of the author. Aug. 28, 1850.” 


834. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Poems. 2 vols. 12mo, cloth. Boston, 1849 


First Epition. Inserted in Volume II, opposite the poem is the AUTOGRAPH 

22 Manuscript of ‘‘She Came and Went,” signed: ‘‘J. R. Lowell,’’ with the following 
e comment added: ‘Written 1848. Copied 1871.’ Ip. 1I2mo, also an Autograph 
Letter Signed: ‘‘J. R. L.’’ Ip. 12mo, Elmwood, March 4, 1871. To Mr. Fields. 


Both written on a folded sheet of Lowell’s stationery. 
Accompanying the item, is a note written by Mr. Wakeman, a line of which 
reads: “. . . Lowell's beautiful verses written at the death of his little daughter Blanche 


are here first published,”’ 


835. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Poems. 2 vols. 12mo, cloth, gilt. Boston, 1849 
30.— First EDITION. FINE Copy. 
6 


836. [LOWELL (JAMES RuSSELL).] Thalatta: A Book for the Sea-Side. 12mo, 
cloth. Boston, 1853 

First EpiTion. With the poems ‘‘Appledore’’ (first printed here), and ‘‘ The 

se Syrens,’’ by Lowell; ‘‘Hampton Beach,” ‘‘Nature’s Worship,” ‘‘The Wreck of 
the Hesperus,’’ ‘‘The Light-House,’’ ‘‘Sea-Weed,’’ ‘‘The Fire of Drift-Wood,’’ 

‘‘The Evening Star,’’ by Longfellow; ‘‘ The Steam Boat,’’ by Holmes; and “‘ My Life 


is Like a Stroll,’ by Thoreau. 


LOWELL’S OWN COPY 


837. [LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL).] The Poetical Works of John Keats. With A 
Life [of the Poet, by James Russell Lowell.] Portrait. 12mo, original 

— cloth, paper label. Enclosed in red cloth slip-cover, paper label on back. 
90, Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1854 
First IssuE oF THIS EDITION. JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL’S OWN CoPy AND THE 

ONE USED BY HIM TO PREPARE A NEW EDITION, WHICH, HOWEVER, WAS NEVER 


IssuED. The Life of Keats occupies thirty-six pages, and bears the initials, “J. R. L.”’ 
[Continued 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


No. 837. LOwE Lu (J. R.)—Continued) 
LowELL’s AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE,—‘J. R. Lowell,’’ is written in pencil under- 
neath the initials. On pp. xxxiv and xxxv he has written,—‘‘ Print the whole of this 
as a Note fo Keats,” and ‘‘ Print the whole,’ the passages being indicated by pencil 
marks. THERE ARE NUMEROUS PENCILLED CORRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS THROUGH- 
OUT THE VOLUME, MANY OF THE HIGHEST IMPORTANCE. 
AN ASSOCIATION ITEM OF GREAT VALUE. 


WITH A. L. S. BY LOWELL RELATING TO HIS EDITING OF THE 
WORK 


838. [LOWELL (JAMES RusSELL).] The Poetical Works of John Keats. With a 

Life. Portrait. 12mo, original cloth paper label, uncut, top nearly all 

/5,7 unopened. Boston, 1854 

6 The ‘‘Life of Keats’’ was written by James Russell Lowell. Laid in is an Auto- 

graph Letter Signed, rp. 8vo, 21th April [1854], from Lowell to Mr. Bolles of H. O. 

Houghton & Co., referring to his editing of the poems and writing sketch of Keats’ 

Life. The letter reads,—‘‘ You can begin printing from any edition of Keats’ poems— 

putting the ‘Endymion’ first as it now stands. There is nothing to be done to it in the 

way of editing. Before you get through that, I will have the other poems (of Keats) 
arranged & prefix a Sketch of his life.” 


839. [LOWELL (JAMES RussELL).] The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth. 

— [With a Biographical Introduction by James R. Lowell.] Portrait of Words- 

e worth. 7 vols. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1854 
UNUSUALLY FINE CLEAN SET. 


840. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Lectures on English Poetry, as reported by the 
50. Boston Daily Advertiser. Original newspaper cuttings of the twelve lec- 
/2: tures, mounted and bound. Portrait. Royal 8vo, full new mottled calf, 


: gilt, gilt back, inner gilt dentelle borders, gilt edges, BY RIVIERE. 
[Boston, 1855] 


A note by Mr. Wakeman reads: ‘The originals of Lowell's lectures on English 
poetry as reported by the Boston Daily Advertiser. They were afterwards reprinted by 
the Rowfant Club, a copy of which is tn this collection.” 


841. [LowELL (JamMEs RuSSELL).] The Poetical Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley. 
Edited by Mrs. Shelley. With a Memoir [by James Russell Lowell.] 


/ g 32 Portrait. 3 vols. 16mo, original crimson cloth, gilt, gilt edges. 
Boston, 1855 


GENUINE First EpITION. In this first edition ‘‘The. Memoir of Shelley,”” by 
Lowell, pp. [xvii]-xli is unsigned, but in the 1857 edition, frequently described 
as the first, Lowell’s name was added and the copyright date changed to 1857. 

With bookplate of John Joseph May in each volume. 


842. [LOWELL (JaMEs RusSELL).] The Poetical Works of Dr. John Donne, Witha 
Memoir. Portrait. 12mo, original cloth, uncut. Boston, 1855 


aa = Laid in, is an Autograph Letter Signed: “J. R. L."" 3pp. 24mo, Elmwood, no 
* date. [To Mr. Bolles, Lowell’s printer.] In this letter Lowell proves that he edited 
the book and also the poem of Marvell in the same series. The letter reads in part: 

‘Vou have queried ‘Vol. I' in the Donne proofs. The edition we print from has 
exactly 300 pages of 35 lines each. . . . In the Marvell proof, p. xiv., will you be good 
enough to look at the life of Marvell in the ‘ Biographia Borealis’ I left with you, & see 
if the date (1653) is right. . . . Will you also ask Mr. Brown the next time you see 
him if he has an old edition of Donne? Either of 1633 or 35? If not, will he send me 
the first Vol. of the last edit. of D’s Works published at London in 1839 by Alford, tf 
it contain a life? .. .” 

An interesting note by Mr. Wakeman accompanies this item, an extract of 
which reads: ‘‘. . . Before I acquired this letter (in March 1906) this fact [of Lowell's 
editorship] was not known, though Mr. Foley suspected it (see his letter herewith) and 
Allibone quoted him as editor but gave no authority.” 

Also laid in, is an Autograph Letter Signed: ‘‘Henry Colman.” 2pp. 4to, Salem, 
March 17, 1849. To Mr. Bolles, and an interesting newspaper clipping relating 
to the Lowell item. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM LOWELL: WITH AN ORIGINAL MSS. 
POEM BY MARIA LOWELL INSERTED 


843. [LowEL (James RussELL—Editor).] Lowe (Maria WuiTE). The Poems 
of Maria Lowell. [Edited by J. R. Lowell.] Photographic portrait of Maria 
ae Lowell. Square 12mo, original cloth, title in gilt on front cover, gilt edges. 
7 Enclosed in a brown levant morocco folding case, gilt, red. silk poplin 
linings. Cambridge: Privately printed, 1855 
First EDITION. Edited anonymously by Lowell and one of ONLY FIFTy COPIES 
ISSUED FOR PRIVATE DISTRIBUTION AMONG FRIENDS, of the exquisite little volume 
of Poems by Mrs. Lowell. She it was who encouraged Lowell to publish ‘“‘A Year’s 
Life,’’ and of them and her Lowell said: ‘‘Were they a thousand times more beau- 
tiful they could not be so much so as she is to me.”’ 

MostT DESIRABLE IN ITS RARITY, BECAUSE THERE ARE SO FEW Copies EXTANT. 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy from James Russell Lowell with the following 

autograph inscription in ink on end-leaf: ‘‘For Jane from J. R. L. 1st May, 1855.” 
Laid in, is AN AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT OF A BALLAD entitled: ‘‘ Jesus and the 


Dove,’”’ By Maria LOWELL containing 17 verses of 4 lines each. The poem com- 
mences: 


‘‘ Mary the Virgin dear and mild, 
‘* At closing of a summer’s day 

“Saw Jesus, then a happy child 
“With happy children play.” 


tole foslyhy eh ition ae 


bey Aas ced Lge Later th, - 


b ute VEE hero E cae for cok Yror fr’ Moe 


Lire Lith a Fe fee - CL GAVIA t. A _ 


ae ye pre airifp te 4 wd dead 


25 1flty, | ide Lofft om a fies 


[FACSIMILE OF PorTION oF Mrs. LOWELL’s Mss. | 


Mr. Wakeman writes of this unique item: ‘‘Jesus and the Dove. This came from 
Col. Higginson and shows some variation from the printed version. Mss. of Maria 
Lowell are very rare.’ 


[See Reproductions] ; 


844. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). An Autograph. Written in aid of the Fair for 
the Poor, at the Boston Music Hall, March 1858. Six three-line stanzas 

BY o- printed on the first page of a small 8vo sheet of letter- -paper. 
Cambridge: 7th March, 1858 


EXTREMELY RARE. THOUGHT TO BE THE ONLY KNOWN Copy. 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


ONLY KNOWN COPY OF THIS LEAFLET 


845. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Leaflet containing poem entitled: ‘To Mr. 
John Bartlett. On Sending Me a Seven-Pound Trout.” 4pp. square 
I2mo. Elmwood, 1858 


QO - When reporting the item to Mr. Wakeman, Mr. C. E. Goodspeed made the 
, following statement regarding this leaflet: ‘‘ All that I can tell you of the leaflet 4S 
that it was found laid in between pages of an old number of the Atlantic Monthly. 
It is the only copy, and I believe the only known copy existing. Mr. Foley says that 
he has known of it, but never saw it.’ This letter is laid in: To this letter, Mr. Wake- 
man made the following annotation in pencil: ‘‘ Unique! first published in Atlantic 

Monthly, July 1866 and in book form in Under the Willows 1858.” 


THE | THR 
BIGLOW PAPERS. 
Pa Ocak valle Ss 


RY 


JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL 
OF 


SECOND SERIES. 


MARIA LOWELL. 


PART I. CONTAINING 


1. BIRDOFREDUM SAWIN, ESQ. TO MR. HOSEA BIGLOW. 
2. MASON AND SLIDELL: A YANKEE IDYLL. 


——e © e— 


Authorized Cdition. 


aes CAMBRIDGE : 
TRUBNER & CO. 60, PATERNOSTER ROW. 5 nova teh Gl eae 
1862, ary 
[No. 843] [No. 849] 


WITH A. L. S. FROM LOWELL TO C. F. BRIGGS INSERTED 


846. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Poetical Works. Portrait frontispiece. 2 vols. 
18mo, original blue cloth, gilt backs and edges. Boston, 1858 


50. Inserted is an Autograph Letter Signed, “J. R. L.,’’ 3pp. 12mo, Cambridge, 
“th Decr. 1858, to his friend, Charles F. Briggs, to whom the second volume of the 


, above work is dedicated. INTERESTING LETTER OF FRIENDLY INTEREST, reading 
in part, ‘I felt very keenly at not seeing you again—or rather .my noi seeing you at 
all. . . . I ama poor correspondent nowadays. I have too much todo. But I havea 


good memory, and no C. F. B. man has a place in it nearer the hearthstone than you. 
I dedicated the second volume of my blue and gold edition to you merely by way of say- 
ing, ‘If you don’t hear from me, you are as much in my thought as ever... . If ever 
I have a home of my own, I shall see more of you when you come this way. But I live 
in Grubstreet and in a garret at that and cannot be hospitable though I would. I like 
it for some reasons, for I am perfectly independent and at last earn every penny I spend.” 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


847. [LOWELL (James RusSELL).] The Biglow papers. Newly Edited with a 

_— Preface by the Author of ‘‘Tom Brown’s School-Days” [Thomas Hughes]. 

b. Square 12mo, cloth, uncut. London, 1859 
FirST ENGLISH EDITION, with Glossary and Index. 


848. [LowELL (JAMES RuSSELL).] The Victoria Regia: A Volume of Original 
= Contributions in Poetry and Prose. Edited by Adelaide A. Procter. 
Illustrations. 8vo, leather, gilt, gilt edges. . London, 1861 


VerY FINE Copy. Containing the poem, ‘‘The Fatal Curiosity,’’ by Lowell. 
‘‘The Sailor Boy,’’ by Tennyson, etc. 


ONE OF THE RAREST LOWELL ITEMS—EACH PART WITH ITS 
ORIGINAL FRONT WRAPPER 


849. LowELL (JaMES RussELL). The Biglow Papers. Second Series. Author- 
. ized Editions. Parts I, II and III, each part with original pink front 
/00. wrapper. Enclosed in an ultramarine crushed levant morocco solander 
case, richly gilt paneled back, with inner protecting cloth wrappers, BY 
WALTERS. London: Triibner & Co., 1862 


PROBABLY ONE OF THE RAREST LOWELL ITEMS IN. EXISTENCE. [See description 


to ‘‘Biglow Papers, 1864.’’] ; Rae : 
Accompanied by a newspaper clipping containing an excellent bibliographical 


collation of the various editions of ‘‘ Biglow Papers.” 
[See Reproduction on Preceding Page] 


THE RARE FIRST ISSUE IN FOUR SIGNATURES AND WITH TEXTUAL 
ERRORS CORRECTED IN LATER ISSUES 


850. [LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL).] II Pesceballo. Opera Seria: In Un Atto. 
Musica del Maestro Rossibelli-Donimozarti. Text in Italian and English. 
5$.- 16mo, stitched, in 4 signatures. Enclosed in a cloth folder with inner 
flaps, gilt lettered on obverse cover. [Cambridge, 1862] 


First EpIT1Ion, EARLIEST Issug. The Italian text by F. J. Child, the English 
text by J. R. Lowell. 

An Autograph Note by Mr. Wakeman regarding this volume is laid in; it reads 
in part,—‘'. . . This is the very rare 1st issue. It differs from the second and third 
in several particulars. It is in four signatures, and the second and third are in two. 
It is also printed on wove paper, the second and third are on laid. There are also dif- 
ferences in punctuation in the two English texts and two errors in spelling in the Italian 
text of this issue are corrected in the second and third; in fact the whole pamphlet was 
evidently reset for the second issue and again for the third. I have never seen but two 
copies of the first issue; this, and the one in the first Arnold sale.” 

Accompanying this item is a newspaper clipping relating to this work. 


SECOND ISSUE—EQUALLY AS RARE AS THE FIRST 


851. [LOWELL (JAMES RusSELL).] II Pesceballo; Opera Seria; in Un Atto. 
— Musica del Maestro Rossibelli-Donimozarti. Text in Italian and English. 
uy 5, 16mo, stitched, in 2 signatures. Enclosed in a cloth folder with inner 


flaps, gilt lettered on obverse cover. [Cambridge, 1862] 
THE RARE SECOND ISSUE. The Italian text by F. J. Child, the English text by 
J. R. Lowell. 


The following notation written by Mr. Wakeman, is laid in: “This is the second 
issue and differs from the first in a number of points, some of which are described in 


the slip with the first issue. 
‘There are also two errors in spelling in the first which are corrected in this and the 


third issue, viz—P. 4 line 4‘ piacier’ in the first is corrected to ‘piacer.’ P. 8 first line 
‘pocco’ is corrected to ‘poco.’ This seems to be equally rare.” 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


852. [LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL).] Il Pesceballo. Opera in un Atto. Musica del 
Maestro Rossibelli-Donimozarti. 1I2mo, original paper covers. Enclosed 

/0 = ina red cloth folder, gilt lettered, inner protecting flaps. — 
Cambridge: Riverside Press, 1862 

First EDITION. THIRD ISSUE. EXCEEDINGLY RARE. 

An interesting explanatory note accompanies this item, written by Mr. Wakeman 
on a letter addressed to him regarding the item, by Luther S. Livingston. The note 
reads: ‘This the third issue seems to be about as rare as the first two, this letter indi- 
cates some of the points of difference between this and the two first issues. The align- 
ment of the type shows that the whole pamphlet was reset for the third time. This issue 
has covers, the others have not.”’ 


853. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Only Once. Original Papers, by Various Con- 
tributors. Wuth engraved portraits of Bryant, Lowell and Miss Sedgwick, 
A ag also a view of Florence. 4to, original wrappers, uncut. Enclosed in cloth 
case. New York, 1862 


Contains contributions by Phoebe Cary, Bryant, Whittier, Lowell, William Page, 
Bayard Taylor, C. E. Norton and others. 


ONLY THREE OR FOUR COPIES KNOWN 


854. [LowELL (JAMES RussELL).] Mason and Slidell: A Yankee Idyll. 12pp. 

8vo, sheets. Enclosed in a red levant morocco solander case, gilt, with in- 

Jo — ner protecting grey cloth wrappers, BY BRADSTREET’S. (Boston, 1862] 
6 


(Fy ic 


ath 
3 


From the Ailantie Monthly. 1 


MASON AND SLIDELL: A YANKEE IDYLL. 


To the Editors of the ATLANTIC MontuHLyY. 
Jaalam, 6% Jan., 1862. 


GENTLEMEN, — I was highly gratified by the insertion of a portion of my letter in the last 
number of your valuable and entertaining Miscellany, though in a type which rendered its 
substance inaccessible even to the beautiful new spectacles presented to me by a Committee of 
the Parish on New-Year’s Day. I trust that I was able to bear your very considerable abridg- 
ment of my lucubrations with a spirit becoming a Christian. My third grand-daughter, Re- 
bekah, aged fourteen years, and whom I have trained to read slowly and with proper em- 
Sones (a practice too much neglected in our modern systems of education,) read aloud to me 
the excellent essay upon “Old Age,’ the authour of which I cannot help suspecting to be a 
young man who has never yet known what it was to have snow (canities morosa) upon his own 
roof. Dissolve frigus, large super foco ligna reponens, is a rule for the young, whose wood-pile 
is yet abundant for such cheerful lenitives. A good life behind him is the best thing to keep 
an old man’s shoulders from shivering at every breath of sorrow or ill-fortune. But methinks 


ONE OF THE RAREST OF LOWELL ITEMS. 

A note accompanying the volume, written by Mr. Wakeman reads: “J have 
never heard of but one other copy—Mr. Arnold's. Owned now I believe by J. C. Cham- 
berlain.’’ With an interesting letter from Mr. Foley to Mr. Wakeman also laid in. 


[See Reproduction of Top of First Page] 


Kindl 


y read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


GENUINE FIRST. EDITION—OF THE GREATEST RARITY 


855. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). The Biglow Papers. Second Series. Authorized 


30.7 


Edition. 12mo, original pink wrappers, slightly worn and soiled. En- 
closed in a red crushed levant morocco solander case, richly gilt paneled 


back, inner protecting cloth wrappers, BY WALTERS. 
London: Triibner & Co., 1864 


GENUINE First EDITION. With the imprint at bottom of pp. 52, 90 and 133. 
It was not until 1867 that the first American edition was published. The following 
typewritten note giving a detailed description, accompanies the item: ‘The first 
three sections of the ‘Biglow papers’ were first reprinted in England in three numbers. 
_ . . The text of the first was numbered 3—52, the second 53-90 and of the third 91-120; 
titles of Nos. II and III not being included in the pagination. The titles were, how- 
ever printed with the text, A 1 being the title of No. I, Er the title of No. II and Hr 
the title of No. III. H 2 is wrongly marked H. This copy with the title dated 1864 ts 
made up of the original sheets of those three numbers, with additional pages 121-133. 
The original titles were torn out, so that signatures A, E and H have seven leaves only 
instead of eight. A new title and Contents leaf was printed and pasted on in place of 


the old leaf AI. ... 


856. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). The Biglow Papers. Second Series. Authorized 


l6- 


Edition. 12mo, ORIGINAL PINK WRAPPERS. Enclosed in a citron crushed 
levant morocco solander case, richly gilt paneled back, with inner pro- 
tecting cloth wrapper, BY WALTERS. London: Triibner & Co., 1864 


Unknown to Scudder, Foley and other Lowell biographers or bibliographers. 
A note accompanying the volume reads: “This copy, dated 1864, was printed from 
the same types as the other and differs from it only in the absence of imprints on pp. 52 
and 90. This shows that the book is certainly a second printing as far as p. 90... .”' 

A note by Mr. Wakeman laid in reads: “‘Dilate—of the greatest varity. Not in 


Chamberlain.” 


VERY RARE—ONLY COPY KNOWN 


857. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Broadside. New England Loyal Publication 


30. 


Society. No. 230. October 10, 1864. Printed in 4 columns, 3 of which 
are devoted to extracts under the heading: ‘‘The Next General Election,” 
an article by Lowell. Large folio. Boston, 1864 

INTERESTING BROADSIDE. On a note written by Mr. Wakeman accompanying 
this item, is the following: ‘‘Very Rare. Only copy I ever saw.” 


858. LOWELL (JAMES RussELL). Fireside Travels. 12mo, original cloth. 


4 a 


Boston, 1864 
First EpIt1on. With Publisher’s list bound in at end, dated September, 1864. 


EXCEEDINGLY RARE PAMPHLET: IN ORIGINAL WRAPPERS 


859. LowELL (JAMES RussELL). The President’s Policy. From the North 


35% 


American Review, January, 1864. 22pp. 8vo, SALMON-PINK WRAPPERS. 
Enclosed in ‘a maroon straight-grain morocco folder, gilt lettered on ob- 
verse cover, with inner flaps, the whole lined with peacock blue watered 
silk. [Philadelphia, 1864] 


First EpItIon. . FINE Copy OF AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE PAMPHLET. Beginning 
with the number for January, 1864, the editorship of the North American Review 
was taken up by James Russell Lowell and Charles Eliot Norton, and to the first 
number, Lowell contributed this article, ‘‘The President’s Policy,” being a review 
of President Lincoln’s message to Congress, dated December 9, 1863. This re- 
printing of the article, from a resetting of the type, was made for the Union League 
Club of Philadelphia. The number ‘16’ on the cover indicates, probably, its 
order in the series of political tracts printed for the club. 

This copy contains the misspelled word ‘‘cricises’’ on the first line, first noted by 


Mr. Chamberlain. 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


860. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). The Spirit of the Fair. 17 numbers, April 5 
to 23, 1864. 4to, wrappers, uncut. New York, 1864 


COMPLETE SET. Contains the Poems ‘‘To a Friend who sent mea Meerschaum” 
3 a by Lowell, also ‘‘The Duke’s Children’’ by Stedman, and the Prose article ‘‘The 
ow Devotional Poetry of Dr. Watts’”’ by Bryant. 
Laid in is a copy OF THE ORIGINAL ANNOUNCEMENT SHEET, stating that ‘“‘ The Spirit 
of the Fair will appear on the 5th of April, containing contributions from Bryant, 
Donald G. Mitchell, Lowell, Julia Ward Howe and others of note. THis AN- 
NOUNCEMENT IS VERY RARE. 


861. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). The Biglow Papers, Second Series. Authorized 

People’s Edition. 12mo, original blue wrappers, as issued, piece torn 

Pas from back. Enclosed in dark, green crushed French levant morocco 
solander case, gilt back, with inside green linen folder, BY WALTERs. 

London, 1865 


One additional piece was added to this edition filling pp. 134-141. This is “Mr. 
Hosea Biglow to the Editor of the Atlantic Monthly”’’ which first appeared in the 
number of that magazine for April, 1865. 


ODE 


RECITED AT THE 


COMMEMORATION 


OF 


THE LIVING AND DEAD SOLDIERS 
OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY, 


July 21, 1865. 


By JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL. 





CAMBRIDGE: 
PRIVATELY PRINTED 
186s. 


[No. 862] 


IMMACULATE COPY OF “COMMEMORATION ODE” 
WITH PRESENTATION INSCRIPTION 


862 LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Ode Recited at the Commemoration of the 

Living and Dead Soldiers of Harvard University, July 21, 1865. Royal 

§00,~ 8vo, ORIGINAL GRAY BOArDs, paper label on front cover, gilt top. En- 
* closed in a full brown straight-grain morocco folding book-shaped case. 

Cambridge: Privately Printed, 1865 

[Continued 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


[No. 862. LowE Lt (J. R.)—Continued] 
AN IMMACULATE Copy OF THIS EXTREMELY RARE VOLUME. Only 50 copies 
were printed for the author’s use, of which this is, No. 16. 
AUTHOR'S PRESENTATION Copy, with autograph inscription,—‘T. W. Higgin- 
son, with sincere regard of J. R. L. 3rd Septr. 1865.’’ Waid in the volume is the 
addressed portion of the wrapper, in which the book was enclosed when sent to 


Colonel Higginson, in the autograph of Lowell, and which reads,—‘ For Colonel 
T. W. Higginson, Newport, Rhode Island.” 
A printed note on leaf following title reads,—‘‘ A few passages which would have 


made the poem too long in the reading are added in this printed copy.’ This 
additional matter includes the sixth stanza, a wonderful characterization of Lin- 
coln, which Mr. Scudder says was not even written at the time of the delivery 
of the Ode at Harvard, but was added almost immediately afterwards. 


[See Reproduction of Title-page] 


863. [LoweLL (JAMES RussELL).] Harvard Memorial Biographies. 2 vols. thick 
royal 8vo, original cloth, gilt tops, untrimmed edges. Cambridge, 1866 
=) aad Containing ‘‘Harvard Commemoration Ode,"’ by Lowell. 

e Laid in is a pencil note in Mr. Wakeman’s writing, reading, ‘‘This (the Ode) 
was privately printed the year before by Lowell for distribution to his friends. This 
is its first published appearance and it has several important additions and changes, 
made by Lowell, when he sent it to Col. Higginson for publication in this work.” 


PRESENTATION COPY AND WITH AUTOGRAPH CORRECTIONS 


864. LowELL (JAMES RussELL). Melibceus-Hipponax. The Biglow Papers. 
— i2mo, cloth. Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1867 
35. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR to an intimate friend, Mr. 
Bartlett, author of ‘‘Familiar Quotations,’’ with the following inscription in ink 

on half title: ‘‘To John Bartlett. With the author’s regards. 5th Novr. 1866.” 
The following is an extract from a note written by Mr. Wakeman accompanying 
this item: ‘‘ Lowell has corrected the text of the introduction pp. 16, 28, 29, 33, and 65. 

On page 32, he has transposed two sentences." 


865. LOWELL (JAMES RusSsELL). Melibceus-Hipponax. The Biglow Papers. 
3 — Second Series. 12mo, original cloth. . Boston, 1867 
e 


FIRST ISSUE—WITH A. L. S. TO HIS PUBLISHERS INSERTED 


866. LOWELL (JAMES RussELL). Under the Willows and Other Poems. 12mo, 


_ Cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1869 
| 5, First EpItion. First IssuE. With the line on p. 224 reading: ‘‘Thy thread- 
like windings seem a clew.”’ 

Tipped in on end-leaf is an Autograph Letter Signed: “J. R. Lowell,”’ 1p. 12mo, 

Elmwood, 7th May, 1869. A fine Lowell letter commencing: “This is to acknowledge 

the receipt from Flields] O[sgood] & Co. of a check for $416.75 (I wish it were for more!) 

& to say that I remain accessible, by mail or otherwise, to any further overtures you 

may please to make in the same kind. Pray do not suspect me of insincerity if I add 
that you may print as many editions as you like on the same terms. . . .” 


PRESENTATION COPY OF THE FIRST ISSUE 


867. LowELL (JAMES RussELL). Under the Willows and Other Poems. 12mo, 


cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1869 

2 50 First EpITION. First IssSuE. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE 

~4y AuTHOoR, with the following inscription in ink on verso of end-leaf: ‘‘To E. P. Whip- 

} ple, with the author's cordial regards 21st Novr. 1868.’ With the line on p. 224 
reading: ‘‘ Thy thread-like windings seem a clew.” 


868. LOWELL (JAMES RussELL). Among My Books. 12mo, original cloth. 
u - Boston, 1870 
e 


First EDITION. 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


WITH PRESENTATION INSCRIPTION TO MR. JOHN BARTLETT 


869. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Under the Willows and Other Poems. I2mo, 
~ cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1869 


=— First EpITIon. First Issue. With the line on p. 224 reading: ‘‘Thy thread- 
e like windings seem a clew.”’ 

AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR, with the following inscrip- 

tion on verso of end-leaf: ‘‘To Mr. Bartlett, with the author’s kind regards. z2oth 


Novr. 1868." 
On a slip accompanying the item, is the following note in Mr. Wakeman’s hand: 


“| . . This is an interesting volume as the presentation was probably prompted by the 
poem on pages 175-177, To Mr. John Bartlett, who had sent me a seven-pound trout.”’ 
From the Frederick W. French collection, with bookplate. 


WITH THREE AUTOGRAPH LETTERS BY LOWELL 


870. [LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL).] The Atlantic Almanac for 1869 and 1870. 
20 = Allustrated. Together, 2 vols. 4to, original wrappers, uncut. 
Boston, 1869-1870 


Contains Holmes’ ‘‘Talk concerning the human body and its Management,” 
and Lowell’s ‘‘My Garden Acquaintance.”’ 

Laid in are three intensely interesting Autograph Letters Signed by Lowell, 
comprising 9pp. 12mo, one with addressed envelope, entirely regarding his contri- 
bution to this magazine—‘‘ My Garden Acquaintance.” 


PRESENTATION COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION 


871. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). The Cathedral. Vignette. 12mo, original cloth. 
Boston, 1870 


ee 
eo: First EDITION. PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR WITH HIS AUTOGRAPH 
INSCRIPTION, as follows, ‘‘To E. P. Whipple. With the author's kind regards. 18th 


Decr. 18609.”’ 


72. LOWELL (JAMES RusSELL). The Cathedral. Vignette. 12mo, cloth, gilt. 
Boston, 1870 


Py First EDITION. The poem was first printed in the ‘‘Atlantic Monthly”’ for 
a January, 1870, which was published early in December, 1869. Later in the month 
this volume appeared. 


873. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). The Cathedral. Vignette. 12mo, original cloth. 
: Boston, 1870 


First EDITION. 


EARLIEST ISSUE—PRESENTATION COPY 


874. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). My Study Windows. 12mo, original cloth. 
Boston, 1871 


_ 
5, First EDITION. Copies of the first binding, as the above, have the monogram 
; of Fields, Osgood & Co. stamped at the bottom on the back. 
PRESENTATION COPY, WITH THE AUTHOR’S AUTOGRAPH INSCRIPTION, ‘‘E> P. 
Whipple with the Author's regards. 20th Jany. 1871.” 


875. LOWELL (JAMES RussELL). My Study Windows. 12mo, original cloth. 
Presentation Copy from Author to Bartlett Boston, 1871 


4 me First EDITION. One of tlle copies of the first binding, with monogram of Fields, 
Osgood & Co. stamped at the bottom on the back. 
From the library of Frederick W. French with bookplate. 


876. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). The Courtin’. JIilustrated by Winslow Homer. 
4 « Small 40, pictorial cloth, gilt edges. Boston, 1874 
6 


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877. LOWELL (JAMES RuSSELL). His Imperial Highness the Grand Duke Alexis 
in the United States of America. During the winter of 1871-72. Photo- 
4— graphic portrait. 8vo, full light brown levant morocco, gilt, gilt paneled 


back, gilt edges. Cambridge: Riverside Press, 1872 
PRINTED FOR PRIVATE DISTRIBUTION. With an address by Lowell and poem by 
Holmes. On a note accompanying this item, Mr. Wakeman says:—“ This book is 


very rare. Mr. Cooke’s bibliography does not contain it and the Lowell address has 
never been collected. See Mr. Foley's letters for full description. Lacking in Cham- 
berlain collection.’’ Mr. Foley’s letters referred to are laid in. 


878. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Among My Books. Second Series. Portrait 
pasted in. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1876 


eS 
oF First EDITION, First IssuE. In this earliest issue, apparently a few copies only, 
the copyright entry on reverse of title is dated 1875. The book was not published 
until January, 1876, and most copies have the copyright date corrected to 1876. 
The Arnold copy has copyright dated 1876. 


WITH ORIGINAL MSS. OF THE ESSAY ON SPENSER INSERTED 


879. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Among My Books. Second Series. I2mo, 
— original cloth. Boston, 1876 


S: 5, First EDITION. Inserted opposite page 183 of text is a 4to sheet containing the 


ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT IN THE AUTHOR’S HANDWRITING OF THE ESSAY ON SPEN- 
SER, consisting of 22 lines, beginning, 
“To pleasure's palace; it may soon be spied, 
‘‘And day or night her doors to all stand open wide.” 
““Spenser’s mind always demands this large elbow room. His thoughts are very 
pithily expressed, but with a stately and sonorous proclamation, as if under the open 
sky, that seems to me very noble.” etc. 


880. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Three Memorial Poems. Square 12mo, original 
Ly — cloth Boston, 1877 


einer ‘EDITION. FINE Copy. 


881. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Letters of James Russell Lowell. 1877-1885. 
Papers Relating to the Foreign Relations of the United States. With 
50 photographic portrait. 8vo, half morocco, gilt top, BY BRADSTREET’S. 
7 Washington, 1877-1885 
q Title-page and introduction written by hand by Luther S. Livingston, in which he 
speaks of Lowell’s appointments as minister to Spain and England, also saying: 
“The following leaves contain Lowell’s official letters written during his residence at 
Madrid and London. These sheets are excerpts from nine of the annual volumes 
printed by the United States Government as ‘Papers Relating to Foreign Relations of the 
United States.’ They contain altogether one hundred and eighty-four letters. The 
title-pages of the volumes are included.”’ 
Mr. Wakenian in a note laid in says: ‘‘Probably the only copy ever collected eh 
excerpted. The introduction is by Livingston. It was almost his swan song.’ 


82. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). The Rose. J/lustrations. Seine 12mo, original 
cloth, gilt edges. Boston, 1878 


First SEPARATE EDITION. 


ONE OF SIX COPIES ON: VELLUM—WITH PRESENTATION INSCRIPTION 
BY LOWELL 


883. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Death of President Garfield. Meeting of 
mericans in- London at Exeter Hall, 24 September 1881. To which is 

added by permission The Address of His Grace the Archbishop of Canter- 

bury, Delivered at the Church of St. Martin’s-in-the-Fields, 26 September 
[Continued 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


[No. 883. LowELt (J. R.)—Continued] 


1881. With Portrait. Small 4to, full black morocco, double gilt fillet 
borders, gilt back, inside morocco borders with double gilt fillet, gilt top, 
gilt edges, BY BEDFORD. London: Benjamin Franklin Stevens, 1881 


ONE OF Six COPIES PRINTED ON VELLUM, FOR PRESENTATION. THIS ONE Was 
PRESENTED BY LOWELL TO GEORGE W. SMALLEY, and bears the following inscrip- 
tion,—‘‘ To George W. Smalley, with sincere regards of J. R. Lowell. One of stx coptes 
struck off on vellum.” 

Laid in is a 2-page letter giving the history of the volume. This is in Lowell’s 
hand and is addressed to Smalley. The letter reads in part,—‘‘I gave one to Norton, 
one to Hoppin, & one to Stevens—®& straightway forgot.all about them. Yesterday I came 
across the three remaining copies & gave one of them to my wife. One I beg your accept- 
ance of, & the other I am trying to make up my mind to send to H. M., {the Queen] 
with a view to whom mainly Stevens printed them. 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM LOWELL 


884. LowELL (JAMES RuSSELL). Death of President Garfield. Meeting of 


20,- 


Americans in London at Exeter Hall 24 September 1881. Photo portrait and 
text within mourning borders. Square 8vo, original white cloth, gilt top, 
uncut. London: B. F. Stevens, 1881 

Only 100 copies printed. With preface and address by Lowell. AUTOGRAPH 
PRESENTATION Copy from the author, with the following inscription in ink on end- 
leaf: ‘‘To Mr. B. H. Ticknor. With the kind regards of J. R. Lowell. London, 7th 
March, 1882.’ With a note by Mr. Wakeman, also two letters to Mr. Wakeman 
from Mr. Foley regarding the work. 


85. LoweLL, (JAMES RUSSELL). Death of President Garfield. Meeting of 


& 
} 
‘ 
@ 


Americans in London at Exeter Hall 24 September 1881. Photo portratt 
and text within mourning borders. Square 8vo, original white cloth, gilt 
top uncut. / London: B. F. Stevens, 1881 


With preface and address by Lowell. Only 100 copies printed. 


886. [LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL).] Sir Walter Raleigh and America. A Sermon 


Preached at St. Margaret’s Church, Westminster, on May 14, 1882, by 

the Rev. Canon Farrar, at the Unveiling of the “Raleigh Window,”’ the 

Gift of American Citizens. 8vo, original wrappers. London [1882] 
Contains verse by Lowell, later collected in ‘‘Heartsease and Rue,’’ 1888. 


PROOF COPY PRINTED FOR THE AUTHOR’S USE IN 
DELIVERING THE ADDRESS 


887. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Address on Democracy. Delivered before the 


45." 


Birmingham and Midland Institute, at Birmingham, on Monday, October 
6th, 1884, by James Russell Lowell, D.C.L., LL.D., etc., etc. 24pp. 
square 8vo, stitched as issued, with printed front cover. Enclosed in a 
full red straight-grain morocco solander case, with inner protecting cloth 
wrapper. [London: Harrison and Sons, 1884] 


ProoF Copy STRUCK OFF FOR THE AUTHOR'S PRIVATE USE WHILE DELIVERING 
THE ADDRESS, and for the members of the Press. Printed on one side of the paper 
only, in which state only a very few copies were issued. 

This address was delivered by Lowell oh the occasion of his assuming the Presi- 
dency of the Birmingham and Midland Institute, during his term as American 
Minister to England. Lowell presented the original to Mr. Wilson King, at whose 
house in Birmingham he was entertained at the time. 

An interesting penciled note by Mr. Wakeman accompanies this item, part of 
which reads: ‘‘This little pamphlet and the Mason & Slidell brochure are the rarest 
of all the Lowell items. I only know of one other example, No. 516 of the Arnold Collec- 
tion; this copy has MS. corrections (not in Lowell's hand). . .. Only a few coptes 
were printed for Lowell’s use.”' 


x 


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FIRST EDITION—THE RARE LIMITED ISSUE FOR MEMBERS 


888. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). On Democracy: An Address delivered in the 
— own Hall, Birmingham, on the 6th of October, 1884, by His Excellency, 
45, The Hon. James Russell Lowell, D.C.L., LL.D., American Minister in 
London, President. 1I5pp. 8vo, sewed. Enclosed in a red straight-grain 
solander case, with inner protecting gray wrapper, BY BRADSTREET’S. 
Birmingham [1884] 
First EDITION. THE RARE LIMITED ISSUE PUBLISHED BY THE BIRMINGHAM 
AND MIDLAND INSTITUTE FOR ITS MEMBERS ONLY. The distinguishing point in this 
copy is that it does not have the words ‘Price Sixpence”’ printed in the upper left 
hand corner of the first leaf. 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM LOWELL TO Mrs. C. Hopson, with the 
following inscription on first leaf, which is also the title-page, reading,—‘“‘ To Mrs. 
C. Hodson, with the author’s sincere regard. 13th Novr. 1884.’’ On page 14, in the 
autograph of the author, is written in the margin, the word ‘‘of’’ with a caret mark 
after the word ‘‘ride’’ showing that the word was to be inserted there. 
Accompanying this item is an interesting note in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman 
relative to this issue. 


889. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). On Democracy: An Address delivered in the 
Town Hall, Birmingham, on the 6th of October, 1884, by his Excellency, 


3 Aa the Hon. James Russell Lowell, D.C.L., LL.D., American Minister in 


London, President. I5pp. 8vo, as issued. Enclosed in a maroon cloth 
folder, with inner cloth wrappers. Birmingham [1884] 


FIRST EDITION. This is the ordinary issue published for sale, and is exactly the 
same as the Limited Issue, with the exception that the words “Price Sixpence”’ 
is printed in the upper left hand corner. The next is the same as the preceding. 
Accompanying this item is a note by Mr. Wakeman. 


90. [LOwELL (JAMES RUSSELL).] Transactions of the Wordsworth Society. 
Edited by the Hon. Secretary. No.6. Frontispiece. 8vo, wrappers, cloth 
back. [Edinburgh, 1884] 


Lowell’s Address as President of the Society, delivered May 10, 1884, is found 
on pp. 12-24. It was collected in the volume ‘‘Democracy and Other Addresses,”’ 
published late in 1886. In 1889, it was reprinted in a volume, ‘‘ Wordsworthiana.”’ 


91. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Democracy and Other Addresses. 12mo, original 
cloth, gilt top, uncut. Boston, 1887 
FIRST COLLECTED EDITION. 


892. [LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL).] Richard the Third and the Primrose Criticism. 
— 12mo, original cloth, gilt top, uncut. Chicago, 1887 
ak First Epit1on. On p. [5] is an extract, fourteen lines, from Lowell’s address on 
Shakespeare’s “Richard III,” before the Union League Club in Chicago, signed 


‘‘James Russell Lowell, Chicago, Feb. 22, 1887.’ The book itself was written by 
the Rev. Frank M. Bristol. 


GALLEY PROOFS WITH ORIGINAL MSS. OF THE THREE 
ADDITIONAL VERSES 


893. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Two GALLEY PRooF SHEETS oF ‘‘ Heartsease 
and Rue,’ corrected by Lowell; and, in addition, the Or1GINAL MANU- 

> oe script of the additional Three Verses of ‘‘Love’s Clock,” added by Lowell 
on the return of the Proof [which he has pasted on it]. 


These galley proofs contain the long poems of ‘‘The Burns Centennial,’’ ‘‘To 
C. F. Bradford,’ ‘‘In the Half-Way House,’”’ and a part of ‘‘To Holmes on his 
75th Birthday,’ as well as a number of shorter ones, with hundreds of corrections, 
alterations and additions in Lowell’s hand, whole lines being rewritten in some 
cases, and with the important addition above alluded to of the three verses to 
**Love’s Clock.’” Accompanied by a few lines of authentication signed,—‘‘C. E. N."' 
[Charles Eliot Norton]. ; 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


LOWELL’S OWN COPY—WITH AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE 


894. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Heartsease and Rue. Portrait. 12mo, original 
blue cloth, paper label, entirely uncut. Boston, 1888 


@ First EpITION. Printed at the Riverside Press. Only 250 copies were issued 
0 in blue cloth with paper label. 

LOWELL’S Own Copy wiTH His AUTOGRAPH INSCRIPTION, ‘‘J. R. Lowell. S.S. 
Cephalonia. Lat. 41. 57. Long. 52. 5. 24th April, 1888.’ A note inserted in volume 
ns Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting states that ‘‘This was written in his last voyage to 

urope.”” 

This was the last collection of verse published during the author’s life. 


895. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Heartsease and Rue. Portrait of author. 12mo, 
4, i plain wrappers. Boston, 1888 
@ 


First EDITION. First IssuE. RARE. Without last line on page 63. 
With a note by Mr. Wakeman and a letter from Mr. P. K. Foley, laid in. 


896. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Heartsease and Rue. Portrait. 12mo, original 
Be cloth, paper label, entirely uncut. Boston, 1888 
[. First EDITION. One of 250 copies bound with leaves uncut. 


97. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Heartsease and Rue. Portrait. 12mo, original 
gray boards, white cloth back, gilt top, uncut. Boston, 1888 


First EpITION. FINE Copy. 


98. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Political Essays. 12mo, original blue cloth, 


paper label, entirely uncut. Boston, 1888 
aM First EDITION. Only 75 copies were bound up, entirely untrimmed, and with 
} label reading (as above), ‘‘First Edition.”’ 


899. [LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL).] The Complete Angler, or the Contemplative 
Man’s Recreation, of Izaak Walton and Charles Cotton. With an Intro- 
duction by James Russell Lowell. Portrait and numerous illustrations. 
2 vols. 12mo, original green cloth, gilt ornaments, uncut. Boston, 1889 


First EDITION WITH INTRODUCTION BY LOWELL. Only 500 copies were printed, 
of which this is, No. 372. 


g00. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Autograph Letter Signed, ‘“‘J. R. Lowell.”’ 
2\4pp. I2mo, 68 Beacon Street, February 20th, 1889. To Charles Dudley 
] 5 e Warner. With addressed envelope. 


INTERESTING LETTER, referring to the life of Hawthorne which he contemplated 
writing for the ‘‘American Men of Letters’’ series which Warner edited. He did 
not live to do it—dying two years later. The letter reads in part. 

‘*Some weeks ago I wrote to Dr. Hammond Trumbull transmitting to him a ques- 
tion of Dr. Murray. Whether his silence imply ill health . . . or be a judgment on 
me for not answering letters from autograph-hunters who tell me they bestow all their 
waking hours in reading my works & then mis-spell my name, or whether he looked 
upon me as the Benedict Arnold of the Republican Party whose cradle I rocked—I 
cannot guess... . Can you help me? .. . perhaps the juagment coming from your 
neighborhood as it does, may be set to a certain hitherto imaginary biography? 

‘*Reading the life of Delia Bacon has set me to thinking phates of Hawthorne, 
but it will need so much hard work—if I were in my own home .. . I think I might 
have done it ere now. 


. [LowELL (JAMEs RussELL).] Areopagitica. A Speech of Mr. John Milton 

~ for the Liberty of Unlicensed Printing, to the Parliament of England. 

E With an Introduction by James Russell Lowell. Portrait of Milton. 16mo, 

boards, uncut and unopened. New York: Grolier Club, 1890 
EDITION LIMITED to 325 copies on Holland paper. ; 


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FINE A. L. $.—PROBABLY UNPUBLISHED 


902. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Autograph Letter Signed, “J. R. Lowell.” 4pp. 
38vo, Elmwood, Cambridge, Mass. January 26, 1890. To ‘“‘Dear Mary 


; Boyle.” 

37,2 EXCEEDINGLY FINE AND INTERESTING LETTER, presumably unpublished, with 
mention of one of Lowell’s trips abroad, and interesting reference to Dr. OLIVER 
WENDELL HoLMEs. There is also a charming tribute to TENNYSON and the name 
of RALPH WALDO EMERSON is also mentioned. The letter reads in part,— 

““T was more than shocked when I made the discovery how old your very welcome letter 
had grown ... you are always new in my memory & my heart. . .. As for my 
voyage. ... All we did was to burst a boiler ‘‘ Voila tout’’. It killed five "poor fellows. 
... I feel a shame... so out of harm’s way were we Cabin passengers. . 

“IT duly gave your page to Dr. Holmes. ... He. has begun his eighty first 
year with a series of papers in the Atlantic on the same plane with the Autocrat. 

“I felt greatly pleased and honored by Tennyson’s dedication of one of his poems 
tome. It gave me very queer feeling of . . . beingness—with identity such as we shall 
feel, I suppose, in another life. Fifty one years ago I copied in this very house T's 
1833 volume (a copy of which Emerson had brought home) as the most acceptable gift 
to a dear sister in law of mine . . . how incredible it would have seemed to me if I had 
been told that the poet whom I admired so much would inscribe a poem to me after so 
long an interval. . . . No poet since Spenser has given so much pure and exquisite 
delight as he. ...” 


903. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Last Literary Essays and Addresses. 1891. 

This edition antedates by one year the ordinary issue (1892); The Old English 

fi Dramatists. 1892. Portraits. Together, 2 vols. 8vo, original boards, 
a cloth backs, paper labels, uncut and partly unopened. 

Cambridge: Riverside Press, 1891-1892 


LARGE Paper Copies of Lowell’s Writings. Editions limited to 300 copies, 
numbered 284 and 67, respectively. 


04. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). American Ideas for English Readers. With 
Introduction by Henry Stone. Portrait. Narrow 12mo, cloth. 

Es Boston [1892] | 

aN '_ First Epition. This volume contains eleven addresses delivered in England 


from November 6, 1880, to December 23, 1888. It was made up from newspaper 
reports and was unauthorized. 


905. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Conversations on Some of the Old Poets. With 
an Introduction by Robert Ellis Thompson. Third Edition Enlarged. 
12mo, original cloth, gilt top. Philadelphia, 1893 


This edition contains two essays: ‘‘The Plays of Thomas Middleton,”’ and ‘“‘Song- 
Writing” not in the Second Edition of 1846. These two articles had appeared 
in ae thagsa of 1843, the first in No. I, the second in No. II of that short-lived 
periodica 


906. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). The Harvard Crimson. Supplement, contain- 

ing unpublished fragments, furnished by Charles Eliot Norton, from the 

= College Lectures of James Russell Lowell. 6 numbers, dated: April 13, 
u. March 23, March 30, April 20, April 27, May 4, 1894. 4to, boards, half 
russia. Cambridge, 1894 


907. LOWELL (James RussELL). Letters of James Russell Lowell. Edited by 
Charles Eliot Norton. Portraits. 2 vols. 8vo, cloth, gilt tops, uncut. 
New York, 1894 


gos. LOWELL (JAMES RussELL). Last Poems. Portrait. 12mo, original cloth, 
4 = gilt top, uncut. Boston, 1895 


9 First EDITION. 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


909. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). The Poems of John Donne. From the Text of 

the Edition of 1633. Revised by James Russell Lowell. With the Various 

~ Readings of the other Editions of the Seventeenth Century, and with a 

i Preface, an Introduction, and Notes by Charles Eliot Norton. Portraits. 

2 vols. 12mo, cloth, uncut, unopened. New York: Grolier Club, 1895 
EDITION LIMITED to 380 copies on handmade paper. 


910. LOWELL (JAMES RusSsELL). The Power of Sound. A Rhymed Lecture. 
Square I: 12mo, half moire silk, board sides, uncut and unopened. 


(Ag New York, 1896 

PRIVATELY PRINTED. This edition was printed from a unique copy preserved 

in the form of a galley-proof, printed probably in 1857 or shortly thereafter, and 

used by Lowell in the delivery of the lecture. Lowell introduced a few passages 

from it into ‘‘Mason and Slidell’ in 1862; but though delivered several times as a 

lecture, the poem was never published by him. The Introductory Note is by 
Charles Eliot Norton. 

Only 75 copies were printed, at the expense of Edwin B. Holden, of which 25 
are on Japanese paper, and 50 (like the above) on handmade paper, this being copy 
No. 30, signed with Mr. Holden’s initials, in ink, “EF BH.’ 

Laid in is a note in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting reading, ‘This was purchased 
at the sale of the late Bowen Whiting Pierson, member of the Grolier Club, where it was 
inadequately catalogued. It was printed for private distribution, by the late Edwin B. 
Holden, who was President of the Grolier Club, when he died. Each copy has his 
a written in ink. The book rarely turns up as it was given to club members and 
riends,”' 


gir. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Lectures on English Poets. 8vo, original cloth, 
/ y _. leather back, uncut and unopened. Cleveland: The Rowfant Club, 1897 


First EDITION IN BOOK-FoRM. These lectures were delivered in Boston before 
the Lowell Institute in January and February, 1855. They are here reprinted 
from reports printed at that time in the ‘“‘ Boston Daily Advertiser.” 

Only 224 copies printed, of which this is, No. 192. 


12. LOWELL (JAMEs RUSSELL). Impressions of Spain. Compiled by Joseph B. 
Gilder. With an Introduction by A. A. Adee. Portrait. 12mo, boards, 
vellum back, gilt top, uncut. 2 copies. New York, 1899 


[0. First EDITION. 


4913. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). The Anti-Slavery Papers of James Russell 
Lowell. 2 vols. 8vo, boards, paper labels, uncut and unopened. 
Boston, 1902 


EDITION LIMITED to 525 copies, of which this is, No. 57. Riverside Press pub- 
lication. 


14. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Democracy. An Address Delivered in the 
Town Hall, Birmingham. By the Hon. James Russell Lowell American 
Minister in London. Narrow 12mo, boards, uncut and unopened. 

[Boston] 1902 


‘ ; EDITION LIMITED to 500 copies, of. which this is, No. 407. Riverside Press pub- 
: lication. 


915. LOWELL (JAMES RuSSELL). Four Poems. The Ballad of the Stranger, King 
Retro, The Royal Pedigree, and A Dream I Had. (Now first collected.) 


8vo, original boards, buckram back, uncut. 
Hingham: The Village Press, 1906 


PRINTED FOR PRIVATE DISTRIBUTION. Edition limited to 50 copies, and type 
distributed, of which this is, No. 2. 

Two of the four poems in this volume are here printed in book-form for the first 
time, viz, ‘‘ King Retro,’ and ‘‘A Dream I Had,’’ both of which first appeared in the 
“National Anti-Slavery Standard for May 10, 1849, and November 28, 1850. 


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916. [LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL).] Works containing Contributions by Lowell. 
Illustrations. Together, 4 vols. 8vo and royal 8vo, cloth. 
- Various places, 1844-1887 


“! COMPRISES:—THE Girt. A Christmas and New Year’s Present. Philadelphia, 
1844. With the poem, ‘‘A Requiem,” by Lowell; CLApp (HENRY, JR.). The Pioneer. 
Lynn, 1846. Containing the poems, ‘‘The Times, the Manners, and the Men,” by 
Lowell, and *‘ Each in All,” and ‘‘ The Lover of Nature,’’ by Emerson; WEST CHURCH, 
Boston. Commemorative Services-on the Fiftieth Anniversary of its present 
Ministry .. . March 1, 1887. Boston, 1887. With Address by Lowell; HARVARD 
CoLLEGE. A Record of the Commemoration, Nov. 5th to 8th, 1886, on the 250th 
Anniversary of the Founding of Harvard College. Cambridge, 1887. With an 
oration and speech by Lowell, and a poem and:speech by Holmes. 


917. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Works by, and Publications containing Contri- 
butions by Lowell. Together, 5 vols, 32mo to 12mo, original cloth. 


4 <? Various places, 1845-1905 

: CoMPRISES,—LOWELL (J. R.). The English Poets: Lessing, Rousseau: Essays. 
First ENGLISH EpITION. London, 1888; MissIONARY MEMORIAL. New York, 
1846. Contains ‘The Captive,”’ by Lowell; THE ODD-FELLOW’s GEM. Edited by a 
Lady. Springfield, 1845. Contains the poem, ‘‘The Fatherland,’ by Lowell; BROWN 
(E. E.—Editor). Spare Minute Series. True Manliness. With an Introduction 
by Lowell. First EpiTion. Boston [1880]; The Fountain. Boston, 1847. 


918. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Pamphlets with contributions by Lowell. To- 
gether, II pieces, 8vo, original wrappers. Various places, 1848-1890 


Ly - ComprRISES: Catalogue of the School of Modern Languages. Cambridge, 1872. 

e With original letters by Lowell and Longfellow; Worth Reading. An Ideal Reformer 
[By Rowland Connor]. New York, 1875. Contains poems, ‘‘What Rabbi Jehosha 
Said,” and ‘‘ Jeffries Wyman,” by Lowell; Death of President Garfield. Frontispiece 
London, 1881. Contains Lowell’s address; The Soldier’s Field, June 10, 1890. n.p. 
[1890]. With inscription, etc., by Lowell; Tribute of the Mass. Hist. Soc. to the 
Memory of Edmund Quincy and John Lothrop Motley. Boston, 1877. With 
addresses by Lowell and Holmes; The Civil Service Record, December 1889. Bos- 
ton, 1889. With speech by Lowell; Celebration of the Introduction of Water into 
the City of Boston, Oct. 25, 1848. Boston [1848]. With the ode, ‘‘My name is 
Water! I have sped,’’ by Lowell; Jeffries Wyman. Memorial Meeting of the Boston 
Society of Natural History. [Boston, 1874]. First issue in book-form of Lowell’s 
memorial poem; Old South Meeting-House Report. Boston, 1877. Contains 
address by Lowell; Tributes to the Memory of Hon. John Pendleton Kennedy, 
n.p., n.d. Presentation copy from Robert C. Winthrop to Chas. H. Hunt. Contains 
addresses by Winthrop and Lowell and letter from Holmes; Supplement to the New 
York Ledger, December 13th, 1890. 4pp. folio, leaflet. Contains ‘‘My Brook,” 
words by Lowell. 


919. LOWELL (JAMEs RUSSELL). Publications containing contributions by Lowell. 
Together, 4 vols. 12mo, cloth. Various places, 1851-1897 


a : COMPRISES,—QUINCY (EDMUND). Wensley and Other Stories. Edited by his 
® Son. Boston, 1885. First EpDITION. PRESENTATION Copy FROM THE EDITOR, 
with his inscription, ‘‘Mr. E. P. Whipple from the Editor. Feb. oth, 1885;"’ STILL- 
MAN (W. J.).. The Old Rome and the New and Other Studies. London, 1897. 
FIRST EDITION. With chapter on ‘‘ Lowell's Letters;’’ BOSTON BURNS CLUB. Cele- 
bration of the Hundredth Anniversary of the Birth of Robert Burns. Boston, 
1859, With the poem by Lowell, ‘‘A hundred years! they're quickly fled;’’ ANONYMOUS. 
Memory and Hope. Boston, 1851. With the poem ‘‘The First Snow-Fall.” ; 


920. LOwELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Works by and containing contributions by 
ue Lowell. Some illustrations. Together, 6 vols. 12mo, cloth and boards. 

8 Le Various places, 1852-1910 

COMPRISES,—LOWELL (J. R.). Poetical Works. Household Edition. Boston, 

1876; The Vision of Sir Launfal. Boston, 1910; SUMNER (C.). Prophetic Voices 

concerning America. Boston, 1874. Containing letters by Lowell, Emerson, Whit- 

tier, and Longfellow; NO NAME SERIES. A Masque of Poets. Boston, 1878. Con- 

taining poems by Lowell, ‘‘My heart I cannot still it,’’ and ‘‘Red Tape;’’ GARRISON 

(WILLIAM L.). Selections from the Writings and Speeches of Garrison. Boston, 

1852. With the poems ‘‘The Day of Small Things,” by Lowell, and ‘‘To Wm. Lloyd 

[Continued 


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a: 


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Garrison,’ by Whittier; BATCHELDER (SAMUEL, JR.). Poetry of the Bells. River- 
side Press, 1858. With the poems ‘‘Godminster Chimes, and ‘‘An Incident of the 
Fire at Hamburg,’ by Lowell, and other poems by Longfellow and Holmes; UNDER- 
woop (FRANCIS H.). The Poet and the Man—James Russell Lowell. Boston, 
1893. First EDITION. 


LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Pamphlets with contributions by Lowell. To- 


gether, 13 pieces. 8vo, original wrappers. Various places, 1857-1897 


CompRISES: Dwight’s Journal of Music. Boston, 1857. Contains poems by 
Longfellow and Lowell on the soth birthday of Agassiz. Laid in is Autograph Letter 
Signed (initials) by J. S. Dwight, to James Russell Lowell, regarding his and Long- 
fellow’s poems; Celebration of 250th Anniversary of Incorporation of Concord. 
Concord, 1885. With speech by Lowell; The Browning Society Papers. London, 
1884. Contains Lowell's address on Browning; Fifth Annual Report of the Dante 
Society. Cambridge, 1886. With essay on Dante, by Lowell; Proceedings of the 
Mass. Hist. Soc. [Boston, 1897]. With dispatch from Lowell, while Minister to 
Spain, about a Frenchman who smuggled petroleum into Madrid through the medium 
of lean women; Concord Fight. J/llustrated. Concord, 1876. With ode ‘‘Who 
Cometh over the Hills,’’ by Lowell, address by Emerson, and a letter by Whittier; Cam- 
bridge in the Centennial Proceedings in Celebration of Washington’s Taking Com- 
mand of the Continental Army. Cambridge, 1875. With Lowell’s ‘‘Cambridge 
Ode’’; The Washington Centenary, Celebrated in New York. New York, 18809. 
With “ Literature’s part in the Celebration,’’ by Lowell, and the poem ‘‘The Vow of 
Washington,”’ by Whittier; LOWELL. The Independent in Politics. New York, 
1888; Another copy of the Same, on Large Paper; Publications of the Modern Lan- 
guage Association of America. Baltimore, 1890. With address by Lowell; Report 
of the Association of the Alumni. Cambridge, 1858. With statement by Lowell; 
250th Anniversary of the Settlement of Newbury. Newburyport, 1885. With 
letters by Lowell and Whittier. 


§22. LOWELL (JAMES RusSELL). Pamphlets with contributions by Lowell. To- 


gether, 8 pieces, 8vo, original wrappers. Various places, 1869-1891 


COMPRISES: Sixty-Ninth Anniversary Celebration of the New England Society. 
New York, 1874. Wiéith letter by Lowell; First Editions of American Authors. New 
York [1885]; Minns’ Scientific, Classical, and Commercial School for Boys. Boston, 
1869. With letter of recommendation by Lowell; Semi-Centennial Exercises of City 
of Lowell. Lowell, 1886. With letter by Lowell; New England Magazine. October, 
1891. Boston, 1891. With ‘‘James Russell Lowell,’’ by Edward Everett Hale; 
Proceedings at the Dedication of the New Library Building, Chelsea, Mass. Cam- 
bridge, 1886. With Address by James Russell Lowell; Report of Proceedings at 
Dinner given by The Society of Authors. London, 1888. With speech by Lowell 
on American Literature; The Civil Service Reformer. Baltimore, 1888. With 
address by Lowell. 


923. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). HARRISON (GABRIEL). John Howard Payne. 


Philadelphia, 1885. Wauth 3 letters by Lowell relating to the removal of the 
remains of Payne from Tunis to Washington; RECEPTION tendered by the 
Members of the Union League of Philadelphia to George H. Boker, Decem- 
ber 22, 1871. Philadelphia, 1872. Wzuth letters by Lowell, Holmes and 
Longfellow; ANGLING. Catalogue of Books on Angling...from the 
Library of a Practitioner of More than Fifty Years Experience. Cam- 
bridge, 1882. Wauth the poem by Lowell. ‘‘To Mr. John Bartlett.’’ PRESEN- 
TATION Copy with Signed Autograph Inscription from John Bartlett to Hon. 
Samuel J. Tilden. Together, 3 vols. 4to and royal 8vo, cloth and boards. 

Philadelphia, etc., 1872-1885 


924. LowELL (JAMES RUSSELL). Favorite Poems. 1877. My Garden Acquaint- 


ce 


ance and a Good Word for Winter. 1877; A Moosehead Journal. “1877. 
James Russell Lowell, An Address, by George William Curtis. 1893. 
All illustrated. Together, 4 vols. 32mo, original cloth. 

Boston and New York, 1877-1893 


THE First THREE VOLUMES ARE FIRST SEPARATE EDITIONS; THE LAst Is FIRST 
EDITION. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


25. LoweLL (JAMES RUSSELL). Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the 
United States Commandery of the State of Massachusetts. In Memoriam 
Companion James Russell Lowell. 4to, 4 leaves, sewn. Boston, 1892 


LARGE PAPER. Only a few so printed. 
Tribute by Colonel T. W. Higginson. 


926. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). SCUDDER (HorAcE ELISHA). James Russell 
Lowell. A Biography. Portraits and illustrations. 2 vols. 8vo, original 
boards, cloth backs, paper labels, entirely uncut. 

Cambridge: Riverside Press, 1901 
LarRGE Paper. Edition limited to 300 copies, of which this is, No. 111. 


927. LOWELL (JAMES RUSSELL). GREENSLET (FERRIS). James Russell Lowell. 
His Life and Work. Illustrations. 12mo, original cloth, paper label, 


entirely uncut. Boston, 1905 
ae First Epition. Printed at the Riverside Press. Only 160 copies have been 
printed and bound wholly uncut with paper label. 


28. LOWELL (JAMEs RussELL). A Bibliography of James Russell Lowell. Com- 
piled by George Willis Cooke. Portrait. 8vo, original cloth, paper label, 
uncut. Boston, 1906 

First EDITION. Limited to 530 copies, of which this is, No. 137. 
Inserted are two Autograph Letters Signed, one by the Compiler, Mr. G. W. 
Cooke; and the other, by Mr. P. K. Foley. 


929. LoOwELL (JAMES RuSSELL). A Bibliography of the First Editions in Book- 

Form of the Writings of James Russell Lowell. Compiled largely from 

g = the Collection formed by the late Jacob Chester Chamberlain, with Assist- 

e ance from his Notes, and Memoranda by Luther S. Livingston. Portrait. 
8vo, original boards, leather label, uncut. 

New York: Privately Printed, 1914 

Edition limited to 500 copies on Old Stratford paper, of which this is, No. 54. 


FROM LOWELL’S OWN LIBRARY WITH HIS AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE 


930. [LOowELL (JAMES RUSSELL).] FELLTHAM (OWEN). Resolves Divine Moral 
. and Political. Engraved title. 12mo, original cloth (binding spotted), 
/0, paper label. London: Pickering, 1840 


From LoOwELL’s LIBRARY, with his autograph and presentation inscription, “Ex 
dono Br James R. Lowell. Class of '38, to the Hasty Pudding Club. Nov. 23.—'57.” 
This volume contains the very rare book-plate of the Hasty Pudding Club. 

A note in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting here inserted says, ‘‘ Books from Lowell's 
library are scarce as he bequeathed it to Harvard.”’ 


EDGAR ALLAN POE 


Numbers 931 to 971, inclusive 


931. [PoE (EpGAar ALLAN).] Three Original Playbills of the Boston Theatre: 
(1) She Stoops to Conquer, Of Age To-Morrow. With Mrs. Poe [mother of 
49° Edgar] in the cast of the latter. Jan. 4, 1808; (2) The World, Love Laughs 
at Locksmiths. With Mr. Poe [father of Edgar] in the cast of former. 

Dec. 28, 1808; (3) A Bold Stroke for a Husband, Harlequin’s Jubilee. 

With Mrs. Poe in both casts. March 6, 1809. Together, 3 pieces, 4to. 
Boston, 1808-1809 


RARE PLAYBILLS. 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


932. [PoE (EDGAR ALLAN).] Original Playbill of the Boston Theatre. False 
Alarms; Brazen Mask. Mr. and Mrs. Poe in the cast of the latter. Feb. 
8, 1809. [ALso] Sketch of the Fable, Arrangement of the Scenery, with the 
Songs & Chorusses..., Brazen Mask. i12pp. 16mo, sewed. Together, 


40,.— 2 pieces. Boston, 1809 


RARE PLAYBILLS. Accompanying the above item is a note by Mr. Wakeman, 
part of which reads: ‘The bill for February 8, 1809, has particular interest inasmuch 
as it chronicles Mrs. Poe's appearance on that date, which is two days earlier than the 
first appearance (after Edgar's birth), which Woodberry records. It will be noted that 
she assumed a minor part—little more than a ‘walking part’, apparently with a view 
to render her duties light on that occasion. These two items printed the year of Poe's 
birth, and relating intimately to his father and mother are of more than ordinary interest.” 

A long and extremely interesting letter from Mr. P. K. Foley in which he men- 
tions both the playbill and the pamphlet, also accompanies the above item. 


933. [PoE (EDGAR ALLAN).] Three Plays as follows: The Foundling of the 

50 Forest. New York, 1809; Venoni. New York, 1809; Every One has his 
/a= Fault. Boston, 1809. Together, 3 vols. 18mio, modern grey wrappers. 

New York and Boston, 1809 

A FINE ITEM OF PoEANA. Mrs. Poe took part in the first two mentioned plays 


and Mr. Poe in the third. These volumes were published in the year of Edgar 
Allan Poe’s birth. 


934. [PoE (EDGAR ALLAN).] Original Playbill of the Boston Theatre, presenting 
- 50 Mrs. Poe, the mother of Edgar, as Juliet in ‘‘Romeo and Juliet,’ on 
4Q= Wednesday Evening, April 11th, 1810. 8vo. Boston, 1810 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY FROM POE TO JOHN NEAL 


935. PoE (EDGAR ALLAN). Poems. Second Edition. New York, 1831; DANA 
(RICHARD H). Poems. First EpitTion. Boston, 1827; Simms (W. GIL- 
50 ~— MORE). The Vision of Cortes, Cain, and Other Poems. First EpITIon. 
0. Charleston, 1829. All bound into a 16mo volume, half black calf. 
New York, etc., 1827-1831 
A UNIQUE ITEM. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM EDGAR ALLAN POE 
TO JOHN NEAL, with the following annotation on fly-leaf of first volume in ink: 
‘“Mr. John Neal, with the author’s best wishes.’’ On the title of the third volume, 
the following autograph presentation inscription appears: John Neal from the 
author, 1829. 

From the library of Frederick Locker, with bookplate. 
An interesting pencil note, written by Mr. H. Wakeman accompanies this volume 
and reads: ‘‘ This was John Neal's copy and he had it bound up with Poems by Richard 
H. Dana and the Vision of Cortez, Cain and other Poems by W. Gilmore Simms Jr. 
Both are first editions and the latter bears Simms’ presentation inscription to Neal on 


the title-page. 

‘‘For Poe's interesting connection with Neal see my notes on Neal's The Yankee 
and Boston Literary Gazette, in this collection. [No. 937[ S. H. W. From. Locker’s 
famous Rowfant library with his bookplate. Also has Poe’s autograph presentation in- 
scription to Neal. See copy of Philea’s Philobiblion which is in this collection” [No. 960]. 


[See Reproduction on Following Page] 


THE EXCESSIVELY RARE FIRST EDITION WITH MISPRINTED DATE, AND 
POE’S AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY TO HIS COUSIN, 
ELIZABETH 


936. PoE (EpGAR ALLAN). Al Aaraaf, Tamerlane, and Minor Poems. 8vo, 
—cloth covers, front cover and end-leaf loose, leaves browned and crisp, 

9 700, because of having been through a fire. Laid in an elaborate folding book- 

‘ shaped case of full green crushed levant morocco, with gilt fillets on sides, 
gilt lettering on obverse cover, gilt paneled back, partly padded lining of 
[Continued 


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[No. 936. Por (E. A.)—Continued] 


AL AARAAF, 
POEMS 
TAMERLANE, 


EDGAR A. POE. 


MINOR POEMS. 


rT 
TOUT LB MONDE A RAISON.—ROCHEPOUCAULT. 


—— 








SECOND EDITION. ae MEGA 
New ¥ork: BALTIMORE: 
: HATCH & DUNNING. 
PUBLISHED BY ELAM BLISS. pes bas 
183]. 1820. 
[No. 935] [No. 936] 


white watered silk, with white satin lifting ribbon, borders of green crushed 

levant, beautifully gilt. This again enclosed in a green crushed levant 

morocco chamois-lined solander case, Jansenist, BY BRADSTREET’S. 
Baltimore: Hatch & Dunning, 1820 [1.e., 1829] 


THE EXCESSIVELY RARE FIRST EDITION. A VOLUME TOUCHING THE ZENITH 
or ASSOCIATION INTEREST, BEING THE Copy GIVEN TO His COUSIN ELIZABETH 
BY POE, WITH INSCRIPTION IN HIs CLEAR UNMISTAKABLE AUTOGRAPH AS FOLLOWS: 
‘‘For my cousin Elizabeth. E. A. Poe.” 

THE TITLE Is IN THE FIRST STATE, THE DATE BEING PRINTED “1820’’ INSTEAD 
oF ‘'1829,’’ OF WHICH VERY FEw, IF ANY OTHER COPIES ARE KNOWN. 

THis IS THE IDENTICAL Copy USED BY POE WHEN PREPARING FOR ELAM BLIssS 
THE 1831 EDITION OF HiIs POEMS, WHICH WAS INTENDED TO BE A SECOND EDITION 
OF THE ABOVE BUT WHICH DIFFERED WIDELY FROM IT IN MANY POINTS, MAINLY 
BY THE OMISSION OF SIX OF THE SHORT POEMS, AND BY MANY ALTERATIONS AND 
ADDITIONS IN PogE’s HAND, SOME OF WHICH WERE TENTATIVELY MADE AND ULTI- 
MATELY REJECTED. 

This volume may be considered one of the most valuable of Nineteenth Century 
books in existence. According to a press clipping from the New York Evening 
Post for Dec. 4, 1909, there are only three copies known, two perfect and with the 
covers, at that time in the library of F. R. Halsey of New York (since sold at auction) 
and one, lacking the covers, in the British Museum. 

For greater convenience in handling, the printers have partly taken this volume 
apart and two of the half-titles have been supplied from another copy. 

Two exceedingly interesting press clippings relating to the above item are laid in. 

From the Frank Maier collection, with bookplate. Previously in the G. H. 
Moore and Harold Pierce collections. 


[See Reproduction of Title-page] 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


SPLENDID FILE OF “THE YANKEE” IN ORIGINAL WRAPPERS 


937. [PoE (EDGAR ALLAN).] The Yankee; and Boston Literary Gazette. Con- 
ducted by John Neal. New Series, July to December 1829. Portrait. 
/ ae 6 nos. 8vo, in original wrappers. Enclosed in a marbled board slip-case, 
* with inner protecting cloth wrappers. Boston, 1829 
IT Is DOUBTFUL IF A FINER FILE Exists. Contains the following poems by 
Poe: ‘‘The Skeleton Hand,’’ ‘‘Heaven,”’ and ‘‘The Magician”’; also, three poems: 
“The Vestal,”’ ‘Judith at the Tent of Holofernes,’’ and ‘‘The Minstrel Girl,”’ by 
J. G. Whittier. 

Accompanying this fine item are 3pp. of interesting manuscript data shedding 

much light on this publication, by Mr. Wakeman. 


A RARE VOLUME—LOCKER-LAMPSON’S COPIES WITH HIS NOTATIONS— 
ALSO NOTES POSSIBLY WRITTEN BY POE 


938. PoE (EDGAR ALLAN). The Conchologist’s First Book: or, A System of 

Testaceous Malacology ... First Epition. Philadelphia, 1839; BRowNn 

§O (Carr. THomas). The Conchologist’s Text-Book, embracing the Arrange- 

» 6 ments of Lamarck and Linnezus, with a Glossary of Technical Terms. 
Glasgow, 1835. Both illustrated. 12mo, boards. 

Philadelphia and Glasgow, 1835-1839 


Tipped in first volume, is an Autograph Letter Signed from Geo. J. Coombes 
to Frederick Locker in which he speaks of these volumes. The latter item is the 
book pirated by Poe and the plates of which he copied, for his work on Conchology. 

WITH ABOUT EIGHTY WoRDs WRITTEN IN PENCIL IN THE MARGINS OF THE FIRST 
ITEM IN ALL PROBABLIITY BY POE, correcting the volume for a second edition. 
Also NUMEROUS NOTES BY FREDERICK LOCKER COMPARING THE EDITIONS, IN BOTH ° 
VOLUMES. 

From the collection of Frederick Locker, with bookplate in each volume. 


939. PoE (EDGAR ALLAN). Writings of Edgar Allan Poe as contained in Various 
Publications. All illustrated. Together, 7 vols. 8vo to 16mo, roan and 
/o — cloth, gilt. Philadelphia, etc., 1836-1846 
° MalINLy FINE Copies. The series comprises:— 
THE Girt: A Christmas and New Year’s Present for 1836. Edited by Miss 
Leslie. Philadelphia [1836]. Contains: ‘‘Manuscript Found in a Bottle;”’ 
THE BALTIMORE Book. A Christmas and New-Year’s Present. Edited by W. H. 
Carpenter and T. S. Arthur. Baltimore, 1838. Contains: ‘‘Siope, A Fable;’’ 
THE GiFtT: A Christmas and New Year’s Present for 1840.. Edited by Miss 
Leslie. Philadelphia [1840]. Contains: ‘‘ William Wilson;" 
THE SAME. For 1842. Philadelphia [1842]. Contains: ‘‘Eleonora;”’ 
THE SAME. For 1843. *Philadelphia [1843]. Contains: ‘‘The Pit and the Pen- 
dulum;”’ 
THE SAME. For 1845. Philadelphia [1845]. Contains: ‘‘The Purloined Letter;"’ 
THE MAYFLOWER, for MDCCCXLVI. Edited by Robert Hamilton. Boston, 
1846. Contains: ‘‘The Imp of the Perverse.”’ 


940. [PoE (EDGAR ALLAN).] The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym, of Nantucket. 
I2mo, original cloth, paper label INTAcT, uncut, pages slightly foxed. 

/ 72 New York, 1838 

ie First EpIT1on. Seldom found in such good condition. 


POE’S OWN COPY WITH HIS AUTOGRAPH REVISION NOTES 


941. PoE (EpGAR ALLAN), Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque. Vol. I. 12mo, 
cloth, paper label. Enclosed in a midnight blue morocco felt-lined solander 

34 00" case. Philadelphia: Lea and Blanchard, 1840 
y] First EDITION. PoEr’s Own Copy, REVISED IN HIS AUTOGRAPH FOR A NEW 
EDITION, WITH A GREAT NUMBER OF ALTERATIONS. THERE ARE ABOUT FIVE 


HUNDRED AND NINETY FIVE WorpDs WRITTEN IN PENCIL AND INK IN Pok’s AuTO- 
GRAPH BESIDES THE NUMEROUS PROOF MARKS BY HIM. The original printed title 


[Continued 


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[No. 941. Por (E. A.)—Continued] 
and preliminary matter was extracted from the volume and instead there is inserted 
a manuscript title by Poe which reads: ‘‘Phantasy-Pieces/ by/ Edgar Allan Poe./ 
(Including all the author's late tales with/ a new edition of the ‘‘Grotesque and/ Ara- 
besque.)’’ This is followed by a three line quotation from Goethe as follows: 
‘* Seltsamen tochter Jovis, 

Seinem schosskinde, 

Der Phantasie. Géthe”’ 

Below this is ‘‘ Three Volumes.’’ The ‘‘ Three”’ is crossed out and ‘‘ Two" written 
above. Pasted on the verso of this title-page is a manuscript list headed ‘‘ Contents,"’ 
which includes 36 titles, with two others marked out. In the margin is the following: 
‘‘To Printer—In printing the Tales preserve the order of the Table of Contents.”” The 
former heading at top of first page of text is marked out and a new heading ‘‘ Phan- 
tasy-Pieces’’ is written above. “ 


PHANTAS Y- PIECES 


te 
Edgar Arilan Poe. 


[Irelncking alt. the authers Cale tales with 
a neur edition of the Grotesque and 
Arabesque Ay : 


Seltsamen tochter Jevis, 
Seinem Sthosskinde , 
Der Phantas:c- 





Gothe 
SS, 


Varo 
Volumes - 


It is a weli known fact that this American genius was always revising his writings 
and, with but a few exceptions, there are AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT ALTERATIONS 
AND CORRECTIONS ON EVERY PAGE of this volume. Some are of textual importance, 
while others are merely changes in punctuation. The titles ‘‘Grotesque and Ara- 
besque”’ are crossed out throughout the entire volume and in the head-lines of ‘‘ The 
Fall of the House of Usher”’ the first three words are marked out at the top of every 
page. The title of ‘‘The Signora Zenobia’’ is changed to ‘‘How to write a Black- 
wood Article,’ and that of ‘‘The Scythe of Time” to ‘‘A Predicament.”’ 

On page 221, a slip is pasted in, upon which are the following words in ink in 
Poe’s clear hand: ‘‘To Printer—Substitute this for what is marked out in pencil. No 

Talk of the Ionic and Eleatic Schools—of Archytas, Gorgias and Alemeon. Say 
something about objects and subjects. Be sure and abuse a man called Locke. Turn 
up your nose at things in general; and when you let slip anything very unconscionably 
absurd, you need not be.at the trouble of scratching it out, but just put in a foot-note 
and say you are indebted for the above profound observation to the ‘ Kritik der reinen 
Vernunft’ or to the ‘Metaphysische Anfangsgrunde der Naturwissenschaft.’ This will 
look erudite and at the same time frank.” 

Professor Harrison, in his edition of Poe’s works, the latest and best edition, 
gives a variorum of all traceable forms of the Tales. He did not know of this volume 
and does not give these variants. Most of the ‘‘Tales’’ appeared first in some 
periodical, then in the ‘‘ Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque”’ in 1840, next in 
the volume ‘‘Tales’’ published by Wiley and Putnam in 1845 and finally in the 
Broadway Journal of which Poe was editor, in the same year. A few only, however, 


made all four appearances. 
[Continued 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


[No. 941. Por (E. A.)—Continued] 


It is believed that this is the identical volume which Poe prepared for Dickens’ 
use, for it is known that when Charles Dickens was in this country on his first 
visit, he made Poe’s acquaintance and upon his return to England undertook to 
find an English publisher for an edition of the works of Poe. This is evidenced 
by the following letter, written from the famous English Novelist to Poe, bearing 
the date of November 27, 1842: 

“‘T should have forwarded you the accompanying letter from Mr. Moxon before 
now, but that I have delayed doing so in the hope that some other channel for the 
publication of our book on this side of the water would present itself to me. I am, 
however, unable to report any success. I have mentioned it to publishers with 
whom I have influence, but they have, one and all, declined the venture. And the 
only consolation I can give you is that I do not believe any collection of detached 
pieces by an unknown writer, even though he were an Englishman, would be at all 
likely to find a publisher in this metropolis just now.” 


[See Reproduction of Mss. Title-page] 


942. PoE (EDGAR ALLAN). Tales of the Grotesque and Arabesque. 2 vols 


300,- 


I2mo, ORIGINAL CLOTH, PAPER LABELS. Enclosed in a full green morocco 
box-case, lined with green silk, gilt tooling on back. 
Philadelphia: Lea and Blanchard, 1840 


THE EXTREMELY RARE First EDITION, OF WHICH ONLY 750 COPIES WERE 
PRINTED. ONE OF THE FINEST COPIES KNowNn. Contains the 4pp. of personal and 
editorial opinions. Page 213 in Volume II is correctly numbered. 


943. PoE (EDGAR ALLAN). The Conchologist’s First Book: A System of Testaceous 


3.7 


Malacology . . . Second Edition. With illustrations of 215 shells, presenting 
a correct type of each genus. 12mo, cloth. Philadelphia, 1840 


FREDERICK LOCKER’S Copy, with bookplate. With corrections (in pencil) in a 
hand that much resembles Poe's. 


944. Por (EpGar ALLAN). Autograph Letter Signed: ‘‘Edgar A. Poe.” Ip., 


/00,- 


12mo. [New York] June 9th [1844]. To Mr. John Keese. Mounted. 


Aside from its personal touch this letter of the great American genius is also of 
literary interest as is manifested by the following words: ‘‘ With this note I have 
the honor to send you a brief sketch for ‘The Opal’ and hope that I am not too late. 
Whatever you yourself think the value of the article, please remit to the Office of the 
‘Broadway Journal.’ With sincere esteem, Yr Ob. Svt. Edgar A. Poe.” 

Accompanying this is an interesting letter from Mr. P. K. Foley to Mr. Wakeman, 
iu: which he refers to the above communication. 


945. [Por (EDGAR ALLAN).] The New York Mirror. Vols. I, I], and III. From 


20.- 


October 12, 1844 to December 6, 1845. 4to, boards, sheep back. 
New York, 1844-1845 


Vol. I, p. 276 contains the second appearance of ‘‘The Raven,’ published by 
permission from advance sheets of the American Review where it appeared a few 
days after. [See introduction to poem on p. 276]. Also contains other contribu- 
tions by Poe. Contained in Vol. I, p. 311 and Vol. II, pp. 8 and 62, are parodies 
on ‘‘The Raven.”’ 


946. PoE (EpGAR ALLAN). The American Review: A Whig Journal of Politics: 


eee 


Literature, Art and Science. Vol. I. 6 Nos. January to June. 8vor 
original wrappers. New York, 1845 
Contains the Genuine first issue of ‘‘The Raven,” by Poe, the Mirror Issue hav- 


3 been reprinted from advance sheets of the American Review. Also contains 
other contributions by Poe. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM POE TO MRS. BROWNING 


947. Por (EpGAR ALLAN). The Raven and Other Poems. Portrat1 of Poe laid in- 
I2mo, original cloth, uncut. New York, 1845 
— First EDITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR TO ELIZA- 


[Q00. BETH B. BROWNING, TO WHOM THE BOOK IS DEDICATED, with the following in- 
scription in ink on end-leaf: ‘‘To Miss Elizabeth Barrett Barrett. With the Respects 


of Edgar A. Poe.’ 


ah Aufs Lbxolthh Shard Jparrte- 
WYph be Ayu 


Cit gr ATL 
i gl 


[Reproduction of Inscription] 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY FROM POE TO SARAH HELEN 
WHITMAN 


948. Por (EpGar ALLAN). The Raven and Other Poems; [Atso] Tales. Both 
bound in one vol. 12mo, half blue levant morocco, gilt top, BY BEDFORD. 

ud | 600,- Enclosed in a maroon morocco folding case, gilt fillets on side, gilt paneled 
) back, padded linings of red moré silk. New York, 1845 


First EDITION. Or THE HIGHEST ASSOCIATION INTEREST, BEING AN AUTO- 
GRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM EpGAR ALLAN POE, TO Mrs. SARAH HELEN 
WHITMAN, with the following autograph inscription on fly-leaf: ‘“‘To Mrs. Sarah 
Helen Whitman, from the most devoted of her friends, Edgar A. Poe.’’ This volume 
was later presented to C. Fiske Harris, by Mrs. Whitman, with her autograph 
inscription below that of Poe’s: ‘‘Sarah Helen Whitman. To C. Fiske Harris 
Oct. 21; 1874." 


ts Mrs Sarak Helen Whitman — frome: He 
Jrosé devated other Friends. 


Setgartfoe. 


LLY. 1S tdy 


Bound in, is an Autograph Letter Signed: ‘‘Sarah Helen Whitman.” Ip. I2mo, 
Providence, October 21, 1874. To C. Fiske Harris, as follows: ‘My dear Mr. 
Harris: You will not, I am well assured, feel that I lightly part with this memento of 
one whose memory I dearly cherish, but will receive it as a proof of my sincere friend- 
ship & regard. Sarah Helen Whitman. Providence, October 21, 1874." 

On page QI of the first voluine the poem ‘‘To Helen”’ appears, beside the title 
of which is the word ‘‘Stannard,’’ also at end of second volume is inserted a blank 
sheet, upon which are the initials of the poet, BorH WRITTEN IN POE’Ss AUTOGRAPH 
IN PENcIL. Advertisements appear at end of second volume. 

(Continued 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 
pee ee ee eR eet 


[No. 948. PoE (E. A.)—Continued] 


Accompanying the above is a small note by Mr. Wakeman, in pencil, in which he 
very justly states: ‘‘ There is no need of my dilating on the importance of this volume." 

From the libraries of C. Fiske Harris and Thomas Jefferson McKee, with respec- 
tive bookplates. 


[See Reproduction of Inscription] 


WITH POE’S AUTOGRAPH MSS. OF THE LAST VERSE OF “THE RAVEN on 
LAID IN 


949. PoE (EpGAR ALLAN). The Raven and Other Poems. I2mo, ORIGINAL 
PRINTED WRAPPERS. Enclosed ina full red straight-grain morocco solander 
case, with inner tan cloth protecting wrappers, BY BRADSTREET’S. 

2, 700.- New York, 1845 


__ First EDITION IN BOOK-ForM. EXCEEDINGLY RARE IN WRAPPERS. VERY FINE 
CLEAN Copy. (SEE REPRODUCTION OF WRAPPER TITLE HEREWITH.) 


WILEY AND PUTNAM’S 


LIBRARY OF 


AMERICAN BOOKS. 





THE RAVEN ann OTHER POEMS. 


Laid in, is AN ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT OF THE TERMINATING STANZA 
OF ‘‘ THE RAVEN,’’ SIGNED WITH THE AUTHOR’S BOLD CLEAR SIGNATURE: “Edgar 
A. Poe.” The lines are written on a sheet of notepaper belonging to the poet’s 
wife, Virginia Poe, bearing her embossed initials ‘‘V. E. P.” in the coerner. The 
only difference between the printed version and the original script, is that the 
word ‘‘demon”’ in the third line of the former is in the possessive case and reads: 
‘‘ And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon’s that is dreaming,” while the original 
has been written: “‘And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon that is dreaming."’ 


Aud the Favin,nerver flitting , site ws stare sill os sitting 
BR fate ae Rats ny ohowben Lr, 

And hus eyes have afl Me J ’ of a demon Hak 4 ae ny , 
nd Ke Camp-bglh ver hun vltanune Manure his shadow on 
Aud, mg tout frm out Mak shadow Hck bir flanks on He flror 


a9 Sve 


The manuscript of ‘‘ The Raven”’ is not known to be in existence, and it is assumed 
that this is the only separate portion of the poem that now remains, in Poe’s auto- 
graph, with the exception of the eleventh stanza which is incorporated in an auto- 
graph of E. A. Poe now in Mr. Morgan’s library. 


[See Reproduction of Title and Manuscript] 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


56 BUREKA. 

lity of their simultaneous satisfaction is conceivable. For 
this reason, I confidently expect to find, lurking in the pre- 
sent condition of the atoms as distributed throughout the 
sphere, the secret of which I am in search—the all-import- 
ant principle of the modus operandi of the Newtonian law. 
Let us examine, then, the actual condition of the atoins. 

They lie in a series of concentric strata. They are 
equably diffused throughout the sphere. -Bhey have been 

dS irradiated into these states. 

The atoms being equably distributed, the greater the 
superficial extent of any of these concentric strata, or 
spheres, the more atoms will lie upon it. In other words, 
the number of atoms lying upon the surface of any one of 
the concentric spheres, is directly proportional with the ex- 
tent of that surface. 

But, in any series of concentric spheres, the surfuces 
are directly proportional with the squares of the distances 
from the centre.* ; 

Therefore the number of atoms in any stratum is direct- 
ly proportional with the square of that stratum’s distance 
from the centre. 

But the number of atoms in any stratum is the measure 
of the force which emitted that stratum—that is to say, is 
directly proportional with the force. 

Re Therefore the force which Pradiated any stratum is 
directly proportional with the square of that stratum’s dis- 
tance from the centre :—or, generally, 

The force of the @radiation has been directly. propor- 


tional with the squares of the distances 
* inctlysThe surfaces vf fre as the squares of their radii. 


[No. 954] 


950. PoE (EpGAR ALLAN). Portion of Autograph Letter Signed: ‘‘ Your own 


[lo 


Eddy.’ 2pp. square 16mo, no place, no date. To Annie [Ingram.] 


A FINE POE ITEM OF GREAT LITERARY IMPORTANCE REFERRING TO HIS POEMs, 
which reads: ‘“‘How I wish my Annie could see it! [Referring to his poem: ‘‘The 
Bells.’’] Her opinion is so dear to me on such topics. On all it is everything to me— 
but on poetry in especial. And Sarah, too—I told her, when we were at Westford, that 
I hardly ever knew any one with a keener discrimination in regard to what is really 
poetical. The 5 prose pages I furnished yesterday are called—what do you think? 
I am sure you will never guess—' Hop-Frogl' Only think of your Eddy writing a 
story with such a name as ‘Hop-Frog!’ You would never guess the subject (whichis 
a terrible one) from the title, I am sure. It will be published in a weekly paper of Boston, 
called ‘The Flag of Our Union’ not a very respectable journal, perhaps, in a literary 
point of view, but one that pays as high prices as most of the magazines. The proprietor 
wrote to me, offering about $5 a ‘Graham page’ and as I was anxious to get out of my 
pecuniary difficulties, I accepted the offer. He gives $5 for a sonnet, also Mrs. Osgood, 
Park Benjamin and Mrs. Sigourney are engaged. I think ‘The Bells’ will appear 
in the ‘Am. Review’ I have got no answer yet from Mrs. W{hitman] who, I understand, 
has left Providence (for the first time inher life) and gone to New Bedford. My opinion 
is that her mother (who is an old devil) has intercepted the [portion torn away] Dear 
Muddy says she [this part missing] or two & tell you how good I am. She is in high 
spirits at my prospects and at our hopes of soon seeing Annie... ." 


Third Session, Tuesday Afternoon, April 29th 


951. Por (EDGAR ALLAN). Mesmerism “In Articulo Mortis.’ An Astounding & 
Horrifying Narrative, shewing the Extraordinary Power of Mesmerism in 
.. ‘\rresting the Progress of Death. 8vo, stitched, as issued. Enclosed in a 

/ 5. . cloth folder, with inner flaps, leather lettering piece on obverse cover. 


London, 1846 


First ENGLISH EDITION. In the original pamphlet form as issued in England, 
being an adaptation of the ‘‘Case of M. Valdemar,’’ as published in the American 
Whig Review. 

In a letter of Poe, Dec. 30, 1846 (now in the New York Public Library), he refers 
to this London issue: ‘‘The Valdemar Case still makes a talk and a pamphlet edi- 
tion of it has been published in . .. London... It has fairly gone the rounds 
of the London Press, commencing with the Morning Post.” 


952. Por (EDGAR ALLAN). The Raven and Other Poems. 12mo, original cloth, 
0 uncut, London, 1846 
° 


THE AMERICAN FIRST EDITION OF 1845 WITH AN ENGLISH TITLE-PAGE. 


953. Por (EpGar ALLAN). Tales. 12mo, original cloth, uncut. Has been recased. 
| London, 1846 
! 12? First AMERICAN EDITION, WITH THE ENGLISH TITLE-PAGE. VERY RARE. 


FIRST EDITION: POE’S PRIVATE COPY WITH ABOUT FOUR HUNDRED 
WORDS IN HIS AUTOGRAPH 


954. Por (EpGAR ALLAN). Eureka: A Prose Poem. 12mo, original cloth. En- 
closed in a full red straight-grain morocco solander case. New York, 1848 


r 00.” First EDITION. ASSOCIATION Copy. THIS VOLUME wAS PROOF-CORRECTED 
2 0 * By PoE AND BESIDES INNUMERABLE MARKS, THE BOOK CoNnTAINS ABouT Four 
J HUNDRED WorDs, WRITTEN IN PENCIL, IN THE AUTOGRQPH OF THE POET. 
The following note, the words of which are counted in the above stated number, 
is appended at the termination of the printed work, in Poe’s autograph: 
““Note.—The pain of the consideration that we shall lose our individual identity, 
ceases at once when we further reflect that the process, as above described, is, neither 
more nor less than that of the absorption by each individual intelligence, of all other 
intelligences (that is, of the Universe) into its own. That God may be all in all. each 
must become God.” 
From the library of Rufus W. Griswold, with his autograph and the following 
words on end-leaf: ‘‘Poe’s private copy of Eureka.”’ 


[See Reproduction] 


955. PoE (EpGAR ALLAN). Eureka: A Prose Poem. 12mo, full green straight- 

grain morocco, gilt, richly gilt back, inner morocco borders, gilt, gilt top, 

Yq T BY STIKEMAN. New York, 1848 
fe 


First EDITION. ASSOCIATION Copy, with the autograph signature of Bayard 
Taylor on end-leaf in ink as follows: ‘‘ Bayard Taylor, New York, August 1848." 
From the Charles B. Foote collection, with bookplate. 


AN UNUSUALLY INTERESTING A. L. S. BY POE 


956. PoE (EDGAR ALLAN). AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED,—‘‘ Edgar A. Poe.”’ Ip 
4to, New York, Oct. 18, 1848. Addressed by Poe on back to “T. L. 
/ 10 aw Dunnell, Esq. Providence, R. I.”’ 
cy 


FINE SPECIMEN, reading,—‘‘ Dear Sir, I accept with pleasure your very flattering 
invitation to lecture in Providence, and will be at the Earl-House on the 13th of Decemier. 
Respectfully Yr. Ob. St. [Signed] Edgar A. Poe.”’ 

Laid in is a long letter written by Mr. P. K. Foley, in 1902, to Mr. Wakeman, 
containing a passage relating to the Providence engagement and Earl House men- 
tioned above, and comments upon Poe’s resolutions made at Earl-House to over- 
come his intoxicating habits, and how he was prevailed upon to break his good 
resolutions. Many other points of Poe interest in reference to the two places men- 
tioned above are also noted by Mr. Foley. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


THE EXCESSIVELY RARE PROSPECTUS OF “THE STYLUS” WITH 
AUTOGRAPH NOTE BY POE 


957. PoE (EpGAR ALLAN). Original Prospectus of “The Stylus,’ WitH FIvE 
LINEs IN PENCIL BY POE ON VERSO. Enclosed in a full red straight-grain 


morocco solander case, with inner protecting cloth wrapper. 
f 000, New York, 1848 
PROSPECTUS 
, or 


THE STYLUS, 


4 Monthly Journal of Literature Proper, the Fine Arte and the Drama. 


30 BE EDITED BY 


EDGAR A. POE 





— 


To the Pudiic.—Since resigning the conduct of the Southern Literary Messenger at the beginning of ite 
third year, and more especially since retiring from the editorship of Graham’s Magazine soon after the com- 
mencement of its second, I have had always in view the establishment of-a-montbly journal which should 
retain one or two of the chief features of the work first mentioned, sbandoning or greatly modifying its 
general character ;—bat not until now have I felt at liberty to attempt the execution of the design. 

I aball Ye pardoned for speaking’ more directly of the two magazines in que8tion, Having in neither of 
them any proprietary right; the objects of their very werthy owners, too, being in many respects at Variance 
“with my own; | found it not only impossible to effect anything on the score of taste for their mechanical or 
external appearance, but dificult tostamp upon them internally that iedividuality which I believed essential 
to their success. In regard to the exiensive and permanent influence of such publications, it appears to me 
that continuity, distinctness, and a marked certainty of purpose, are requisites of vital importance; but 
attaivable only where one mind alone bas at leagt the general direction andcontrol. Experience, to be brief, 
hes shown me that in i a journal wherein my interest should not be merely editorial, lies my sole 
ebrauce of carrying out to completion whatever peculidr intentions I may have entertained. 

Thee intentions are now asheretofore. It shall be tbe chief purpose of the magazine proposed, to become 
known ae ope wherein may be found at all times, on all topics withia its legitimate reach, a sincere and a 
fearless.opininn. Itshall be a leading object to@ssest in‘precept and to maintain in practice the rights, while 
in effect it.demonstrates the advantageé, of an absoiw}aly independent criticism :—a criticism self-sussaired ; 

iding itself only by intelligible laws of are,,analyzing ibese laws as it applies them; holding itself aloof 
rom all personal bias, and acknowledging no fear save that of outraging the Right. c 

In the first number of The Stylus the editor will commence the publication ofa work on which he has been 
employed unremittingly for the last twoyearg. It will be called * Literary America,” and will endeavor to 
present, much in detail, that great desideratum, a fac(/ful account of the literary productions, literary people, 
aod literary affairs of the United States. 

There is no design, however, to make the journal a critical one solely, oreven very especially. It will 
aim at something more tban the usual magazine variety, and at affording a fair fleld for the true talent of the 
land, without reference to the mere prestige of name or the advantages of worldly position. But since the 
efficiency of the work must in a great measute depend upon its definitiveness, The Styles will limit itself 
strictly to Literature Proper, the Fine Arts and the Drama. 

In regard to what is going on, withia the limits assigned, throughout the civilized world, it will be a prin- 
cipal object of the magazine to keep its readers mr au courant. For this end sccarate arrangements have 
been made at London, Paris, Rome and Vienna. The most distinguished 6: American scholars has agreed 
to superiniend the department of classical letters. Atal! points the most effective aid is secured. 


In the matter of mechanical execution it is proposed to surpass by very much the ordinary magazine style. 
The Stylus will inclade about 100 Pligg os dry per month ; firming two sbick voles pet ean; be 
paper will be of superior texture; the type bold and clear. Engravinge, when used, will be of the aighest 
order of ert, but are promised only in cbvious illustration of the text. The price will be Fave Dollars per 
‘encom, or Three Dollars. per, single Rolume, in advance. The provision in respect to advance payment, how- 
ever, is meant only asa general rule and io reference to the magazine when established. In the commence- 
meat, the subscription will not be considered due until the iseue of the third number. 


Business letters should be addressed to Edger A. Poe & Co.; all others to 


New York City, Janwery, 1848. Epean A. Por. 








Sonscaisers. Restpgnce. Cortes. 


The note by Poe reads: ‘‘ Please re-enclose the printed slips when you have done 
with them. Have you seen the article on ‘The American Library’ in the November 
No. of Blackwood, and if so, what do you think of it? E. A. Poe.’ Accompanying 
this fine and rare Broadside is an interesting note by Mr. H. Wakeman, which 
reads in part: ... This very rare piece (I cannot learn of another copy) is written 
in the first person and is signed Edgar A. Poe. It has five lines pencilled in Poe's 
autograph on the back. Mr. Foley also writes me that he has never heard of another copy. 


[See Reproduction of Prospectus Page] 


only copy Known 


Fourth Session, Numbers 958 to 1280, inclusive 


TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 29th, AT 8:15 O’CLOCK 


958. PoE (EDGAR ALLAN). The Works of the late Edgar Allan Poe: With Notices 


24 


of His Life and Genius. By N. P. Willis, J. R. Lowell, and R. W. Griswold. 


O = Portrait. 2 vols. 12mo, cloth. New York: Redfield, 1850 


First Epirrion. Autograph Presentation Copies from Maria Clemm, Poe’s 
mother-in-law and aunt, with the following inscription in Vol. I: ‘‘To A. Bardwell 
Heywood, Esq. from his sincere friend, M aria Clemm.’’ In Vol. II: ‘‘To Dear Bardie, 
from his affectionate friend, Maria Clemm." 

Tipped on fly-leaf of Vol. I, is an Autograph Letter Signed: ‘‘ Maria Clemm.' 
Ip. 12mo, Milford, March 18, 1853. [To Fitz-Greene Halleck.] Extremely ae 
+ co ahead from Poe’s mother-in- law, who was his guardian angel during his life. 

t reads: 

‘*Dear Sir: I am induced by a recollection of a former kindness, to intrude upon 
your time and patience. The publisher of my late son’s (BE. A. Poe) works only allow 

me... as many copies as I choose to dispose of. But owing to precarious health and 
great delicacy of feeling I can only avail myself of this privilege through the kindness 
of others. Waull you have the goodness io purchase of me a copy (consisting of three 
volumes) at $3.75 when I tell you I am a widow, childless, and this my only dependence, 
I hope this appeal will not be in vain, _ Please direct to me care of Wm. Strong, Milford, 
Conn. Respectfully, Maria Clemm.’ 

Also tipped on another fly-leaf is an envelope, franked, addressed to Mrs. Clemm, 
by Poe. There is an interesting notice by Mr. Wakeman, accompanying these 
volumes. 


WITH A. L. S. BY JAMES RUSSELL LOWELL RELATING TO POE, INSERTED 


959. Por (EpGAR ALLAN). The Works of the late Edgar Allan Poe: With Notices 


of his Life and Genius. By N. P. Willis, J. R. Lowell, and R. W. Griswold. 


50 Portrait. Vol. 1. 12mo, original cloth. New York, 1850 


Aa: 


First EDITION. 

Inserted opposite Lowell’s Memoir of Poe, is an Autograph Letter Signed: ‘J. R. 
Lowell."’ 1p. 12mo, Southborough, 1oth Nov. 1885. To I. Henry Hager. Accom- 
panied by stamped addressed envelope. The letter reads in part: ““One cannot 
help feeling in sympathy with any defence of those who are dumb in death, & I think 
yours of Poe exceedingly well done. But I am unwilling to sit in judgment, perhaps 
incompetent. I have a high opinion of Poe's genius—a very low one of his character. 
I am sure only of this, that it’s worse than unwise to revive forgotten scandals... .' 


960. [Por (EDGAR ALLAN).] The Philobiblion. Monthly Catalogue and Literary 


|- 


Journal. Vols. 1 & II. Original Numbers. 1861-1863; Edgar Allan Poe. 
Poet, Author and Editor. Jilustrated. [1909.] Together, 3 vols. 8vo, 
original wrappers. New York, 1861-[1909] 


Contains an article on the 1831 edition of Poe’s Poems in this collection. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


961. Por (EpGAR ALLAN). Four American Poems, translated into German by 


gcd 


Charles Theodore Eben. 12mo, paper wrappers. 
Philadelphia: Frederick Leypoldt, 1864 
With English and German texts printed on opposite pages. Contains ‘The 


Raven,’’ ‘The Bells,’’ ‘‘Lenore,”’ by Edgar Allan Poe, also ‘‘The Rose”’ by James 
Russell Lowell, all metrically transiated into German. 


962. [PoE (EDGAR ALLAN).] CLEmM (Marta). Autograph Letter Signed: “M. 


6.~ 


Clemm.” 2pp. 8vo, Baltimore, April 28, 1865. [To Gabriel Harrison.] 


Deeply pathetic is this call for assistance from the great soul of Poe’s mother-in- 
law, in a bitter endeavor to escape the wolf of poverty and hunger that so long 
lingered about the unfortunate dwelling. Forced through the grimness of bare 
necessity, Maria Clemm was unwillingly compelled to part with the last relic that 
belonged to the unfortunate poet. 

The letter reads: ‘‘I yesterday received your long expected letter, ane hasten to reply 
to it. I received your 25 March and I have heard nothing from you since I instantly 
replied to it. I am now suffering so much from a severe attack of neuralgia that I 
cannot collect my ideas. I wish to raffle my dear Eddie’s watch, and it almost breaks 
my heart to do so. But I am so much in need of some other things that I think it best 
to do so. I have been advised to have 30 chances at two dollars each, the watch is a 
gold lever and worth much more. Will you try to dispose of two or three chances for 
me, as soon as I dispose of them a gentleman here will attend to it for me. Wull you 
reply to this by return of mail, do darling, for I will be so anxious to know what you 
think of the plan. I cannot express to you my great grief at being obliged to part with 
this my last treasure. I suppose you will scarcely credit it when I tell you I had to 
borrow this sheet of paper and stamp. But dear friend it will not be long before I go 
to my home where all my wants will be supplied by a kind Father in heaven. Do please 
write us soon as you get this to your affectionate ‘Muddie’ M. Clemm.” 


963. Por (EDGAR ALLAN). Works. Newly Collected and Edited, with a Memoir, 


565° 


Critical Introductions, and Notes, by Edmund Clarence Stedman and 
George Edward Woodberry. Portraits; and numerous illustrations on 
China paper by Albert Edward Sterner. 10 vols. large 12mo, vellum, 
richly gilt, uncut. Chicago, 1894-1895 

FINE SET OF PoE’s Works. LARGE PAPER EDITION, limited to 250 sets of which 
this is, No. 188. 

Accompanying the above volumes is an extra set of 18 finely etched plates, one 
being a portrait, the rest illustrating the weird tales of Poe. There is also another 
set of 4 plates on Japanese vellum, reproduced after the drawings of Aubrey Beards- 
ley, also illustrative of Poe’stales. Eacli set enclosed in a vellum portfolio, 8vo, richly 
gilt, with inner protecting cloth wrappers. 


ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MSS. BY POE—PRESUMABLY UNPUBLISHED 
964. PoE (EpGAR ALLAN). AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT, UNSIGNED. Written on 


210° 


one side of a long narrow strip of paper. 


A PoE MANUSCRIPT OF A Most UNUSUAL CHARACTER, WHICH PRESUMABLY 
Has NEVER BEEN PUBLISHED. Apparently the beginning of a story in diary form. 
It reads in part: 

‘““Jan. 1, 1706. This day—my first on the light-house I make this entry in my 
Diary, as agreed on with De Grat. As regularly as I. can keep the journal, I will— 
but there is no telling what may happen to a man all alone as Iam. I may get sick, or 
worse. . . . So far well! The cutter had a narrow escape—but why dwell on that, 
since I am here, all safe? My spirits are beginning to revive already, at the mere thought 
of being for once in my life at least—thoroughly alone; for, of course, Neptune, large 
as he is, is not to be taken into consideration as ‘society.’ Would to Heaven I had ever 
found in ‘society’ one half as much faith as in this poor dog; in such case I and ‘society’ 
might never have parted—even for the year. What most surprises me, is the difficulty 
De Grat had in getting me the appointment, and I a noble of the realm! It could not 
be that the consistory had any doubt of my ability to manage the light. One man has 
attended it before now and got on quite as weil as {here the manuscript ends.] 

Accompanying the above is a note by Mr. Wakeman and two letters addressed 
to Mr. Wakeman from Mr. J. H. Whitty, regarding Poe, with mention of the fore- 
going manuscript. 


[See Reproduction of Top Portion] 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


+ eh lad gb. Par dar - roy fast on 


° 


Ha Uiphat house — J mocks Has cnitbiy re 

ae Dany , a gated Ow we De Gral 
As eguharty os J cam hep Ha fourm, 
J ult — but Hare ts no tellin, what 

Airs hahjun ba man ale aloe ay 
Jam — J may gel vuck |v worse... 
So far well | Oetica tanh wil a wanioue 


crcape — but tro, ducte. m Rat, vine 
J am here , alt vafe® My harsh, OAL 
begimmung, b ue already , at He, mune 


[No. 964] 


965. [Pork (EpGar ALLAN). Woopserry (G. F.). Edgar Allan Poe. Boston, 
1885; WHITMAN (SARAH H.). Edgar Poe and His Critics. New York, 
= 1860; Harrison (J. A.). New Glimpses of Poe. New York, 1901; The 
7 Unveiling of the Bust of Edgar Allan Poe in the Library of the University 
f of Virginia. Lynchburg [1899]; Rice (S.S.). Edgar Allan Poe. Balti- 
more, 1877. Four vols. illustrated. Together, 5 vols. small 4to, 8vo and 
I2mo, cloth. Boston, etc., 1860-1901 

Fine copies of all, especially of the second named. : 


966. Por (EpGar ALLAN). Tales of Mystery, Imagination, & Humour; and 
Poems. London, 1852; Poems. With an Essay on his Poetry by Andrew 
=—- Lang. London, 1881. Large Paper Edition, limited to 50 copies, of which 
Fi this 1s, No. 29; The Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe. With a Notice 
of his Life and Genius by James Hannay. London, 1853; STEDMAN (E. C.). 
Edgar Allan Poe. Boston, 1881. Three vols. with illustrations. Together, 
4 vols. 12mo and 16mo, cloth, wrappers and boards. 
London and Boston, 1852-1881 


967. PoE (EDGAR ALLAN). Prose Tales. With an Introduction by James Russell 
a Lowell. New York, no date; Select Works of Edgar Allan Poe, Poetical 

3. and Prose. With New Memoir by R. H. Stoddard. New York, 1880; 
Wuirty (J. H.). The Complete Poems of Edgar Allan Poe. Collected, 
Edited, and Arranged with Memoir, Textual Notes and Bibliography. 
Boston, 1911. Portraits and illustrations. Together, 3 vols. 8vo and 

12mo, cloth. New York and Boston, 1880-1911 and no date 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepari of Catalogue 


968. Por (EpGAR ALLAN). The Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe. With a 


Notice of his Life and Genius by James Hannay. London, 1856; The 


[Bs Wes: A Pure Gift for the Holy Days. [Contains: ‘‘Morning on the 
@ 


Wissahiccon,”’ by Poe.| First Epition. New York, 1844; The Literati. 
With Memoir by R. W. Griswold. First Epition. New York, 1850; 
The Works of the Late Edgar Allan Poe: With Notices of His Life and 
Genius. By N. P. Willis, J. R. Lowell, and R. W. Griswold. First Ept- 
TION. Vol. II. New York, 1850; The Works of the Late Edgar Allan 
Poe. With a Memoir by Rufus W. Griswold and Notices of His Life and 
Genius by N. P. Willis and J. R. Lowell. Vol. 1V. Frrst Epitrion. Red- 
field, 1856. Two vols. alustrated. Together, 5 vols. 12mo, cloth. 

London, etc., 1844-1856 


969. PoE (EDGAR ALLAN). INGRAM (JoHN H.). Edgar Allan Poe. His Life, 


a= 


Letters, and Opinions. Wuth portraits of Pope and his mother. 2 vols. 
12mo, decorative cloth, uncut. London, 1880 


An exceedingly interesting biographical compilation treating on Poe’s parentage 
his childhood, boyhood, first love, the dawnings of his genius, his marriage, Helen 
Whitman, etc. Volume 2, contains an appendix which treats upon Poe’s Ancestry, 
William Henry Leonard Poe, Rosalie M. Poe, Lady Friendships, The Poe Memorial, 
Biographies of Poe and a Bibliography. 


970. [PoE (EDGAR ALLAN).] ‘London Commemorations. Winter of 1908-9. 


U- 


Remarks by the American Ambassador at The Poe Centenary, Author’s 
Club March Ist (for Jan. 19th), 1909 [and four other Commemorations]. 
Royal 8vo, wrappers. London, 1909 

PRIVATELY PRINTED. The above pamphlet of 4opp. was sent to Mr. Wakeman 
by Mr. Whitelaw Reid, the American Ambassador, and contains the printed slip, 


laid in, reading,—‘‘With Mr. Reid’s Compliments.’’ Enclosed in the original 
mailing envelope. 


971. PoE (EpGAR ALLAN). Bronze Medallion Portrait of Edgar Allan Poe, by 


he 


Edith Woodman Burroughs, a pupil of Augustus Saint-Gaudens. 634 inches 
in diameter. Accompanied by a prospectus and a fine reproduction of the 
medallion. Together, 3 pieces. New York: Grolier Club, 1909 


This medallion was made in commemoration of the hundredth anniversary of 
the poet’s birth and in recognition of his place in American Literature. The medal- 
lion is cast by the ‘“‘cire perdue’’ process, which gives most artistic results. 


HENRY DAVID THOREAU 


Numbers 972 to 1075, inclusive 
OF REMARKABLE THOREAU ASSOCIATION INTEREST 


972. [THOREAU (HENRY D.).] Harvardiana. Two volumes, containing issues of 


oo 


the ‘“‘Harvardiana”’ broadsides, Manuscript material, etc., all of Thoreau 
interest. The contents of each volume is described in detail below. To- 
gether, 2 vols. 8vo, half russia. 1834-1837 


A VOLUME OF REMARKABLE THOREAU ASSOCIATION. One of the volumes, as 
noted below, contains Two Sheets containing the Autograph Signatures of the Class 
of 1837, in all 47 signatures, including that of Thoreau. This signature of Thoreau’s 
is a very fine one and reads,—‘‘ D. H. Thoreau.’ These two volumes were formerly 
owned by William Allen, who was Thoreau’s intimate friend, and his Autograph 
Signature appears on the fly-leaf of each volume. Accompanying these volumes 
is a sheet of memoranda, in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, one of which reads,— 
‘Wm, Allen was Thoreau’s intimate friend and when they finished college Thoreau 
gave him a copy of Emerson’s Nature suitably inscribed, which is now in this col- 
lection.” 

[Continued 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


[No. 972. THorEAu (H. D.)—Continued] 


These two volumes contain three rare bookplates, two of them being Society 
bookplates; also rare, are a number of broadsides and pamphlets, especially the 
Catalogue Senutus Facultatis. These two volumes, comprise the following,— 

(1) List OF THE CONTENTS of the Volume, in the autograph of Mr. Allen. Har- 
VARDIANA. Vol. I, Nos. 11 and 12, 1835; Vol. II, Nos. 1-12, complete. 1836; 
BROADSIDES, both of which are rare: ‘‘Order of Services at the Centennial Cele- 
bration of Harvard University, on the 8th of September, 1836;’’ ‘‘Carmen Secu- 
lare . . . Licentia poetica frequentissime usurpata, calamo currente scripsit Guliel- 
mus Magnus humilis. Die Septembris VIII, Anno Salutis MDCCCXXXVI, 
Collegiique Harvardini Fundati CC; Two LEAFLETs, privately printed and rare, 
without place or date, each containing a song: (a) ‘‘Carmen Szculare. In doodle 
Yankee cantandum,” (b) “Auld Lang Syne;’’ PAMPHLETs: ‘‘Catalogus Senatus 
Facultatis, et eorum qui munera et officia gesserunt, quique alicujus gradus laurea 
donati sunt in Facultate Medicine in Universitate Harvardiana constituta, Can- 
tabrigiz, in Republica Massachusettensi. Cantabrigie, 1833. This catalogue of 
the famous ‘‘Med Fac”’ is extremely rare; President’s Circular. pp. 8 Harvard 
University, June 4, 1834. Relates to disturbances caused by students and damages to 
the College property, and censures the students for their impropriety; Circular of the 
Senior Class, June 11th, 1834, pp. 12. In reference to the disturbances set forth by 
the President of the University in his Circular of June 4th, 1834; Lectures for 1836- 
1837. pp. 12; Orders and Regulations of the Faculty of Harvard University. pp. 
12. Cambridge, 1834; Statutes and Laws of Harvard University, relative to 
Undergraduates. pp. 40. Cambridge, 1832; Orders and Regulations of the Fac- 
ulty of Harvard University. pp. 4; A Catalogue of the Officers and Students of 
Harvard University, for the Academical Year 1836-7. pp. 36. Cambridge Press. 
1830; BOOKPLATE: The bookplate in this volume was engraved by Nathaniel Hurd 
of Boston, and is signed, and is known as the ‘‘Hancock”’ plate. It was designed in 
1764 or 1765 for books bought with the Five Hundred Pounds given by John Han- 
cock in fulfillment of a subscription made by his uncle, Thomas Hancock. 

(2) HARVARDIANA. Vol. III, Complete. Cambridge, 1837; AUTOGRAPH SIG- 
NATURES: Two I2mo sheets containing the Autograph Signatures of the Class of 
1837, in all 47 signatures. Thoreau’s signature is a very carefully executed one. 
with the flourishes which he in later life despised. This signature reads,—D. H. 
Thoreau,’’ which he changed to Henry D. Thoreau after leaving college; BROoapD- 
SIDES: Song Sheets,—Song, written tor the Sophomore Class of 1835; Song written 
for the Senior Class of 1837, by John Weiss, Jr., Worcester, Mass.; Harvard Uni- 
versity. Valedictory Exercises of the Senior Class of 1837, Tuesday, July 18, 1837; 
MANUSCRIPT SONGS,—(1I) ‘‘ Vale Mater dilestissima,’’ written by H. E. Hale for the 
class of 1837. With a note at end reading,—‘‘ Transcribed by W. S. Clarke for Wm. 
Allen, Cambridge.’ (2) Sheet with manuscript song with heading ‘‘Tune, ‘Old 
Colony Times.’”’ Sung July 18th 1837 by the Class. Signed —‘‘D.G.H.’’ [D. 
G. Haskins]; BOOKPLATES. Two Society bookplates,—(1) Hasty Pudding Library. 
Engraved by Callender. Two punctures; Porcellian Library, 1803. This plate 
looks much like the work of Callender. Has a puncture. 


DESIRABLE EARLY MSs. POEM BY THOREAU: UNPUBLISHED 


973. THOREAU (HENRY D.). ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT PoEM,—“ Farr 
Haven.”’ Unsigned. Dated, May 2nd, 1834. Seven four-line stanzas, 
written in ink on one side of two 4to sheets. With alterations and cor- 


-_ ° . 
A Bay rections in the autograph of the author. 
On back of last sheet the title, ‘‘Fair Haven"’ is written in Thoreau’s Autograph. 
ONE OF THE VERY EARLY WoRKS OF HENRY THOREAU, Which Mr. Allen of Hough- 
ton Mfflin says has NEVER BEEN PUBLISHED. The poem is full of nascent charm, 
the first stanza reading,— 
‘When little hills like lambs did skip, 
And Joshua ruled in heaven, 
Unmindful rolled Musketaquid, 
Nor budged an inch Fair Haven.” 


SCARCE LEAFLET—WITH MSs. NOTES PROBABLY BY THOREAU 
974. THorEAU (HENRY D.). Order of Exercises for Commencement, Harvard 


University, 1837. 4pp. 4to. As issued. (Cambridge, 1837] 
vd AY VERY SCARCE. With David Henry Thoreau of Concord as performer in a con- 
ference ‘‘ The Commercial Spirit of Modern Times, considered in its Influence on the 


Political, Moral and Literary Character of a Nation.”’ ; 
There are a number of notes, in pencil, and Mr. Wakeman has written on enve- 
lope containing this pamphlet, the following, ‘‘ Notes seem to be in Thoreau's hand. 


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THOREAU’S FAMOUS “SACHEM HOPEFUL” LETTER 


975. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Autograph Letter Signed, “ Tahatawan his mark’’ 


(a bow and arrow). 4pp. folio [November 11-14, 1837]. Written to his 
brother, John Thoreau, as from one Indian chief to another. Addressed in 


Oxn center of fourth page,—‘' Sachem Hopeful of Hopewell.” 


PROBABLY THE Most FAMOUS OF THOREAU’S LETTERS, AND LONG PRESERVED 
In His FAMILY AS A TREASURED REMEMBRANCE OF THE Two BroTHERS. This 
singular letter was written by H. D. Thoreau to his brother John at Taunton. 
Both the brothers were intensely interested in the Indian legends and relics about 
them, and this letter is written in the conventional dialect of the Indians, meta- 
phorically describing events of the village of Concord, their friends and neighbors. 
The letter begins:— 

Musketaquid two hundred and two Summers—two moons—eleven suns since the 
coming of the Pale Faces. Tahatawan—Sachimaussan—to his brother sachem—Hopeful 
of Hopewell—hoping that he is well. 

Brother, it is many suns that I have not seen the print of thy moccasins by our council 
fire, the Great Spirit has blown more leaves from the trees and many clouds from the land 
of snows have visited our lodge—the earth has become hard like a frozen buffaloe skin, 
so that the tramping of many herds is like the Great Spirit's thunder—the grass on the 
great fields is like the old man of eighty winters—and the small song-sparrow prepares 
for his flight to the land whence the summer comes. 

Brother-——I write thee these things because I know that thou lovest the Great Spirit's 
creatures, and wast wont to sit at thy lodge door, when the maize was green, to hear the 
blue-bird’s song... . 

Brother—there is dust on my moccasins—I have journeyed to the White lake in the 
country of the Ninares. The Long-knife has been there—like a woman I paddled his 
war-canoe. . . . The hearts of the Lee-vites are gladdened—the young Peacock has 
returned to his lodge by Naushawtuck. He is the medicine of his tribe, but his heart 
is like the dry leaves when the whirlwind breathes. He has come to help choose new 
chiefs for the tribe, in the great council-house when two suns are past... . 

Brother—hast thou studied much in the medicine books of the Pale-Faces? Dost 
thou understand the long talk of the great medicine whose words are like the music of 
the mocking-bird? But our chiefs have not ears to hear hime «>. «feted 

Tahatawan, whom Thoreau here impersonates, was the mythical Sachem of 
Musketaquid (the Algonquin name for the Concord River and region), whose 
fishing and hunting lodge was on the hill Naushawtuck. The letter refers to a large 
extent to the State Election, which occurred while it was being written (November 
II to 14, 1837), the ‘‘Great Council-house’’ was the Boston State House; *“'EKagle- 
Beak,’’ whom he mentions, was probably Samuel Hoar; the ‘‘young Chief of the 
Karlisles,"’ was Albert Nelson, son of a Carlisle physician, who was later chief 
Justice of the Superior Court; the ‘‘mocking-bird’’ was possibly Emerson, who 
was just beginning to attract attention. 

Annie Russell Marble, in her Thoreau, His Home, Friends and Books, says of this 
letter:—‘‘ Among Thoreau’s ‘Familiar Letters,’ edited by Mr. Sanborn none ex- 
ceeded in interest that written to his brother in 1837 under guise of ‘Tahatawan’ 
to his brother sachem ‘Hopewell (sic) of Hopewell.’ It preserves the dialect and 
superstitious phrases of Indian epistles, and abounds in deft, droll allusions to 
both traditions of the primeval settlers and also to current political and social inci- 
dents.’’ The letter is printed in full in Sanborn’s Familiar Letters of Henry David 
Thoreau, referred to in the above quotation. 


ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MSS. POEM BY THOREAU 


976. THOREAU (HENRY D.). ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT PoEM,—‘‘ To 


3a 


the Comet.” Unsigned [1837?] Eleven four-line stanzas, written in ink 
on both sides of 4to sheet. With alterations and corrections in the auto- 
graph of the author. 


FINE SPECIMEN OF AN INTERESTING POEM, SHOWING MANY VARIATIONS IN THE 
VERSES, AND PRESUMABLY UNPUBLISHED. References to the index at the end of 
the ‘‘Journal,’’ will disclose Thoreau’s interest in the Comet. 

The old idea that the Comet was a portent of disaster has, in this poem been 
embroidered with that skill of imagery, characteristic of Thoreau’s verse. A splendid 
illustration is given in the following lines,— 

‘‘ Special envoy, foreign minister, 
From the empire of the sky, 
Dost thou threaten aught that’s sinister 
By thy course on high.”’ 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


FINE EARLY MANUSCRIPT 


977. THOREAU (HENRY D). OricinaL AuToGRAPH Manuscript Porm,—“ Delay 
in Friendship.” Signed,—‘‘ Thoreau.” Dated, ‘‘June 16, 1837." Seven 
four-line stanzas, written in ink on both sides of one 4to sheet. With 

3920 alterations and corrections by the author. 
@ 


FINE EARLY MANUSCRIPT. 

A VERY CHARACTERISTIC POEM, PRESUMABLY ENTIRELY UNPUBLISHED. Writ- 
ten at Concord, in 1841;—on a sheet of paper, probably the outside blank sheet 
for some of his other compositions. Thoreau’s name is very elaborately written, 
in his early handwriting, illustrated a number of times in this collection. 

The first four lines read as follows— 

“*The blossoms on the tree 
Swell not too fast for me. 
God does not want quick work but sure, 
Not to be tempted by so cheap a lure.”’ 


POEM WRITTEN BY THOREAU AT THE AGE OF TWENTY 


978. THorEAU (HENRY D.). ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT PoEM,—“ Life 

is a Summer's Day.” Unsigned. Dated, “July 2nd, 37.’’ Eleven three- 

/ 50. line stanzas, written in ink, on both sides of 4to sheet. With alterations 
¢ and corrections in the autograph of the author. 


SPLENDID HARLY MANUSCRIPT. 
This poem is (in all probability) unpublished. IT Was WRITTEN WHEN HE Was 
TWENTY, the year he graduated from Harvard. The first stanza reads— 
“Life is a summer’s day, 
When as it were for ay, 
We sport and play.”’ 


979. THorEAU (HENRY D.). Autograph Letter Signed, “Henry D. Thoreau,’ ’ 
6pp. 4to, Concord, January 28, 1838. To Rev. T. W. Higginson. With 
¥O = addressed portion on last sheet. In red cloth folder, lettered in gilt. 
6 


A VERY INTERESTING LETTER TO COLONEL HIGGINSON. Laid in, is a Memor- 
andum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, which reads,—‘' This most interesting 
letter to Col. Higginson was in reply to one asking for information as to route, supplies 
to be carried, &c. for a trip to Maine. Thoreau made the trip in 1846 and after his 
death ‘The Maine Woods’ was published from his Journals. The subject matter of 
this letter was evidenily taken by Thoreau from the Journals. It gives full description 
of routes, guides, supplies, clothing &c. and is a characteristic letter—note the closing 
sentence—‘I could be most particular, but perhaps have been too much so already.’”’ 
Also, laid in, is another sheet with a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wake- 
man, headed,—‘‘ This letter was published in ‘Familiar Letters’ 1804, edited by San- 
born—and I quote his remarks on same—see page 378 of above work.’’ Mr. Wakeman 
then quotes Mr. Sanborn’s remarks on this letter. 


LONG AND INTERESTING A. L. S. TO HIS SISTER, HELEN 


980. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Autograph Letter Signed, ‘‘H. D. T.” 4pp. 4to. 
Concord. Oct. 6th, 1838. To Miss Helen L. Thoreau (his sister). 


~~ A FINE PERSONAL LETTER, WRITTEN WHEN HE WAS BUT TWENTY-ONE YEARS 

@ oF AGE. THIS SUPERB LETTER IS OF THE VERY GREATEST IMPORTANCE, TO THE 
LOVER OF THE GREAT POET-NATURALIST, AS MIRRORING FORTH His ERUDITION 
AT THE COMMENCEMENT OF His GLORIOUS MANHOOD. Reads in part,—'‘'I dropped 
Sophia’s letter into the box immediately on taking yours out, else the tone of the former 
had been changed. 

“IT have no acquaintance with ‘Cleaveland’s First Lessons,’ though I have peeped into 
his abridged grammar, which I should think very well calculated for beginners, at least 
for such as would be likely to wear out one book, before they would be prepared for the 
abstruse paris of Grammar. Ahem! As no one can tell what was the Roman pronun- 
ciation, each nation makes the Latin conform, for the most part, to the rules of its own 
language, so that, with us, of the vowels, only ‘a’ has a peculiar sound, 

“One of your young ladies wishes to study Mental Philosophy—hey! Well tell her 
that she has the very best text book that I know of already in her possession. If she do 
not believe it, then she should have bespoken a better in another world, and not have ex- 
pected to find one at ‘Little and Wilkins.’”’ 


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THOREAU TO HIS SISTER, HELEN 


981. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Autograph Letter Signed, “yr. aff. brother, H. D. 


i 


982. T 


4107 


Thoreau.” 3pp. 4to, Concord, June 13, 1840. To his sister Helen. 
With addressed portion on last page. 

A Very Fine LENGTHY LETTER TO His SISTER HELEN, WHILE SHE WAS AT 
ScHOOL AT ROXBURY. The letter is written in a somewhat grave tone, and reads 
in part,—‘‘ That letter to John, for which you had an opportunity doubtless to substi- 
tute a more perfect communication, fell, as was natural, into the hands of his ‘tran- 
scendental brother,’ who is proxy in such cases, having been commissioned to acknowl- 
edge and receipt all bills that may be presented. But what's in a name? Perhaps tt 
does not matter whether it be John or Henry. Nor will those same six months have to 
be altered, I fear to suit his case as well. But methinks they have not passed entirely 
without intercourse, provided we have been sincere though humble worshippers of the 
same virtue in the mean time. . . . Thus much, as least, our kindred temperament of 
mind and body—and long family-arity—have done for us, that we already jind our- 
selves standing on a solid and natural footing with respect to one another and shall not 
have to waste time in the so often unavailing endeavor to arrive fairly at this simple 
ground... ." 3 

The addressed portion of the letter is on the last page, which is the verso of the 
first leaf, and there is a tear into the leaf and a small piece is missing, deleting the 
letter ‘‘d’’ in word “‘ presented.”’ 


UNPUBLISHED MANUSCRIPT DIARY CONTAINING ABOUT 
SIXTEEN THOUSAND WORDS 


HOREAU (HENRY D.). UNPUBLISHED MANnuscript Diary IN THE AUTO 
GRAPH OF THOREAU, FROM JULY 30, 1840 TO JANUARY 22, 1841. Closely 
written, in ink, on 135 pages, and consisting of about SIXTEEN THOUSAND 
AND E1GHT HUNDRED WorpDs. Small 4to, boards, calf back. 1840-1841 


UNPUBLISHED, AND OF GREAT INTEREST. This unpublished Diary comes between 
Chapters IV and V of Volume I of the published ‘‘Journals.’’ It begins (facsimile) ,— 


Ale» ft a be Abe ya Ga seuea 


PIE: fa? = 246 feed Chleueds ancl de 


Laid in, is a Typewritten Letter Signed, from Francis H. Allen of Houghto® 
Mifflin Company, 2pp. March 2nd, 1912, addressed to Mr. Stephen H. Wakeman, 
relative to this manuscript Diary, and which reads in part,—‘‘ You are certainly 
right in your suspicion that the Thoreau Diary fills a gap in the published Diaries, and 
has hitherto been unpublished. It is evidently not an original diary, but, like all the 
earlier ones from which we printed the first part of the first volume of the Journal, a 
transcript of unused material from the original Diaries—in this case from his ‘Journal 
of 396 pages,’ which ended January 31st 1841. I wish we had had this book when we 
printed the Journal, because it belongs between Chapters IV and V of the first volume. 
sd As an unpublished autograph diary of Thoreau’s, however, it is of course of great 
anlervesticn «4 

[See Reproduction] 


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Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


WRITTEN BEFORE THOREAU WENT TO LIVE WITH EMERSON 


983. THOREAU (HENRY D.). ORIGINAL INCOMPLETE AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT 


Qaz 


PoEM,—" The Freshet.’ Unsigned. No date. Four six-line stanzas and 
two lines of the fifth, written in ink on one side of 4to sheet. With altera- 
tions and corrections in pencil in the autograph of the author. 


A pencilled memorandum on the back of the manuscript of ‘‘The Freshet’’ is 
dated 1841. This is a personal memorandum concerning his board: ‘‘ Dec. 8 owe 
Father for board up to Dec. 21st, 41.73, etc., ending with ‘Settled up to March 22'd 
1841,’ proving Thoreau to have written this poem before he went to live with 
RALPH WALDO EMERSON. © 

The first stanza of this poem has never been published. It seems like a breath 
of Springtime, and reads as follows,— 

“"Tis now the twenty third of March, 
And this warm sun takes out the starch 
Of Winter's pinafore. Methinks 
The very pasture gladly drinks 
Of health to Spring, and while it sips 
It quaintly smacks a myriad lips.”’ 


PROBABLY THE MOST VALUABLE SET OF “THE DIAL” IN EXISTENCE— 
THOREAU’S COPY WITH LETTERS AND MSS. INSERTED BY HIM 


984. THOREAU (Henry D.). The Dial. A Magazine for Literature, Philosophy 


/30,- 


and Religion. Vols. 1 to 4 Complete. [All Issued.] 4 vols. 8vo, half roan. 
Boston, 1841-1844 


THOREAU’'S Copy OF ‘‘THE DIAL’’ wiITH HIS AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE, IN INK, 
ON THE FLY-LEAF OF EACH VOLUME. WITH AUTOGRAPH LETTERS AND MANU- 
SCRIPTS INSERTED. 

Accompanying these volumes are three octavo sheets containing notes, in the 
autograph of Mr. Wakeman, pertaining to this copy of ‘‘The Dial.’’ The note on 
the first sheet reads,—‘‘ Thoreau’s copy of ‘‘The Dial’’ came to me from Mr. San- 
born to whom it was given by Sophia Thoreau. Thoreau’s autograph appears in all 
four volumes, and it seems that Miss Thoreau was directed by her brohter to give it to 
Mr. Sanborn as he has written under Thoreau’s signature in volume Two, as follows,— 
‘to F. B. Sanborn by the hands of Sophia E. Thoreau.’ These volumes are probably 
next to the Journals the most precious personal relics of Thoreau that remain. Many, 
pages bear his handwriting. He has supplied the author's names to the greater num- 
ber of the articles and poems which appear either anonymously, or signed only with 
initials. He has also corrected his own poems, and annotated his articles; and in the 
latter, has often indicated their source from The Journals.” 

INSERTED IN VOLUME 1 IS A MANUSCRIPT, BY THOREAU, CONSISTING OF SIX 
SHORT PoEMS, WRITTEN ON BOTH SIDES OF A FOLIO SHEET, ENTITLED “Prayer,” 
‘‘Mission,’’ ‘‘Delay,’’ ‘‘Omnipotence,’’ ‘‘Inspiration,’’ and “‘The Vireo.” ‘The 
Vireo”’ appears in Vol. 3, page 26, in ‘‘Natural History of Massachusetts.’’ The. 
‘‘Prayer’’ appears in Vol. 3, page 79. ALSO Laip IN IS AN AUTOGRAPH LETTER 
SIGNED BY THOREAU. Ip. 4to, Concord, 14 July 1843, TO THE PUBLISHERS OF 
‘“‘THE DIAL,” relating to a ‘‘ paper which was sent for the Dial... .” 

Laid in, in Vol. 2 is a bill for Volume 2 of ‘‘The Dial’’ made out to a Miss P. 
Ward, in the autograph of Miss E. P. Peabody with a note at bottom of bill asking 
Miss Ward to pay the bill to Mr. Emerson who would give her a receipt. Emerson 
has receipted the bill, as follows,—‘‘ Received payment for E. P. Peabody. R. Waldo 
Emerson.’’ The printed heading of the bill indicates the change of publishers from 
Jordan & Co. to E. P. Peabody. 

Laid in, in Vol. 3 is an AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, with initials, Ip. I2mo, 
Concord, 14 April [1843] FROM RALPH WALDO EMERSON to Miss E. P. Peabody, 
the publisher of ‘‘The Dial’’ relating to No. 12 of ‘‘The Dial.’’ This letter is laid 
in opposite No. 12, page 147, and is written in the second person. 

Laid in, in Vol. 4, opposite the poem ‘‘Ode to Beauty’’ by Emerson, page 257, 
Is AN AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED, 2pp. folio, September 25, 1873, FROM MARGARET 
FULLER TO HENRY THOREAU, relating to the poem ‘Ode of Beauty” 

THE IMPORTANCE OF ‘‘THE DIAL”’ IN THE ANNALS OF AMERICAN LITERATURE 
Is Not LIkELY TO BE OvER-ESTIMATED AND FULL SETS OF THE ORIGINAL ISSUES 
ARE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO MAKE’ UP. 

According to Mr. Cooke, Emerson was the author of eighty articles, Thoreau 
of thirty, and Lowell of five, besides many by Margaret Fuller, the Ripleys, W. E. 
Channing, Theodore Parker, A. B. Alcoct and others. 


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THOREAU MANUSCRIPT CONTAINING APPROXIMATELY 
TWENTY-EIGHT THOUSAND WORDS 


985. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Manuscript Note Book, containing Transcripts 


Igor 


and Extracts of Poems by Early English Poets, Translations of Portions 
of two French Works with his notes on the same, etc. Closely written, in 
ink, ON ABOUT 225 PaGEs and consisting of approximately TWENTY-EIGHT 
THOUSAND AND Two HuNDRED Worps. 4to, half roan. 


THOREAU’S AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE, in ink, on the fly-leaf, reading,—" Henry D, 
Thoreau.” The first 51 pages have been very clearly written, and the flourishes, 
which he used at an early age, are very prominent. 

ONE OF THE Most EXTENSIVE EARLY MANUSCRIPTS EVER OFFERED FOR SALE. 
It is undated but in all probability Was WRITTEN IN THE LATTER THIRTIES OR 
EARLY FORTIES. 

ENTIRELY IN THE AUTOGRAPH OF THOREAU, containing as it does Literary tran- 
scripts, or extracts, of poems or from works, by English or French authors or trans- 
lators. Among the contents may be mentioned: 

TRANSCRIPTS AND ExtTRACTS: These extracts and transcripts from poems are 
about 75 in number, and in each case Thoreau gives the name of the author and 
work from which it was extracted. 

TRANSLATIONS FROM THE FRENCH: Portion of ‘Confucius et Mencius ... 
Traduit du Chinois. Par M. G. Pauthier.’’ Written on 23 pages. Thoreau has 
translated many paragraphs, and interspersed are notes by Thoreau on the same; 
Portion of ‘‘Harivanda ou Histoire de la Famille de Hari... par M. A. Lang- 
lois.’ Written on 11 pages, interspersed with notes. 

TRANSCRIPTS OF TRANSLATIONS OF INDIAN WorKs: Portion of Sacontala, or 
the Fatal Ring. An Indian Drama. Translated by Sir W. Jones. Written on 
4pp.; Portion of ‘‘The Sankhya Kavika. . . . Translated by Horace H. Wilson.” 
Written on 18 pages. This transcription opens with a full-page comment by 
Thoreau, and four pages at the end of the Transcript relate to the work; Portion 
of ‘‘The Vishnu Panana. A System of Hindu Mythology... . Translated by 
H. H. Wilson.’’ Written on 30 pages; Portion of ‘‘ Translation of Several Principal 
Books, Passages and Texts of the Veds. By Rajah Rummshun.” Written on II 
pages. 


ORIGINAL MSS. WITH UNPUBLISHED MATERIAL INCLUDED 


986. THorEAuU (Henry D). MANuscriptT NATURE AND BirD NOTES OF 


|60.- 


H. D. THoREAU contained in a small folio half-bound Blank book of 128 
pages, among which is the First Rough Draft of One of Thoreau’s Earliest 
Papers ‘A Walk to Wachusett,” covering twenty-five pages. John and 
H. D. Thoreau’s nature notes of the birds around Concord appear on 
many additional pages. Laid between each leaf are specimens of leaves, 
grasses and wild-flowers gathered on his walks, with the botanical name 
of each in the autograph of Thoreau on a small piece of paper roughly 
torn off and laid in. 


A RaRE EARLY JOURNAL, KEPT FIRST BY SOPHIA, THEN JOHN, AND FINALLY 
HENRY, WHEN THE LATTER Was Not MucH More THAN A Boy, SHORTLY AFTER 
Hr GRADUATED AT HARVARD AND WENT TO LIVE WITH EMERSON. 

THe DRAFT oF “A Walk to Wachusett”’ is written more fully than it appeared 
IN THE PUBLISHED ForM IN “Excursions,” though no comparison has been made 
with its first appearance in print in Nathan Hale’s Boston Miscellany,’ January, 
1843. The long verses to the mountain varies materially and there are more and 
longer quotations throughout, including his famous reference to himself, “solitary 
as Wachusett.”” The closing paragraphs have been re-arranged, and a new beginning 
was substituted when it was published. Two loose sheets of notes on birds are 
laid in—one entirely in the hand of Thoreau (partly in pencil), while the other is 
apparently that of John, his brother and companion, and a note on p. 66 is initialled 
by him: “Hz D? T>" intpeseu: One of the bird notes (p. 15) is SIGNED “‘H. D. 
THOREAU.” On page 74 THERE Is A HIGHLY INTERESTING REFERENCE TO HIn- 
SELF, IN His OwN HAND, WHICH Has NEVER BEEN PUBLISHED, AND WHICH Is 
AS FOLLOWS: 

“Tt may be well if first of all I should (give) some account first of my own species and 
variety—I am about five feet 7 inches in height—of a light complexion rather slimly 
built and just approaching to the Roman age of manhood. One who faces West oftener 


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[No. 986. THOREAU (H. D.)—Continued] 


than East—walks out of the house with a better grace than he goes in—who loves winter 
as well as summer—forest as well as field—darkness as well as light. Rather solitary 
than gregarious—not migratory nor dormant—but to be raised at any season, by day or 
night, not by the pulling of any bell wire, but by a smart stroke upon any pine tree in the 
woods of Concord.”’ 

Most of Thoreau’s notes are dated 1842—the year he lived with Emerson in 
Concord, the first one dated one month after John’s death, though the book has 
other notes (made by John Thoreau) dated as early as 1837. A few of these are 
apparently in the hand of his sister Sophia and include a little poem by her. To- 
gether they form valuable and full references to the birds seen in Massachusetts 
and where found. They mention Walden Pond and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery 
[where Thoreau now lies buried]. Several times John mistakes a Wilson’s Thrush 
for a hermit thrush, and one note ends with ‘‘Fell into the water.’’ ONE PaGE 
Is FILLED witH H. D. THOREAU’S DESCRIPTION of a partridge and her young that 
he disturbed, and which is UNPUBLISHED. He speaks of handling the young: ‘‘.So 
perfect was their instinct that when I laid them upon the leaves again and one acciden- 
tally fell on its side—it was found with the rest ten minutes afterward in exactly the 
same position—The young birds were extremely beautiful—the innocent yet adult 
expression of their eyes I shall not soon forget. There was the clarified wisdom and 
cunning of the sphinx and sybil in their clear eyes. When the mind 1s born then is 
not the eye born—Such pure expressions are very rare in nature—such a limpid well 
does not often refresh the wayfarer. Away down there in that dell of the woods was the 
whole wide heavens reflected and re-created.” 

A VeERY EARLY AND EXCEEDINGLY INTERESTING ASSOCIATION ITEM IN ConN- 
NECTION WITH THOREAU AND HIS FAVORITE AND ONLY BROTHER. An amusing 
point in connection with the ‘‘Walk”’ was that it was suggested to Thoreau that he 
should ‘‘take payment in the form of Boston Miscelianies!’’ On the loose sheet 
alluded to above Thoreau has written characteristic philosophical reflections on 
Autumn, in which he compares life to a meadow, in summer “wearing her green 
plush”’ and later lying ‘‘white and still.” 


AN ORIGINAL THOREAU MSS. WITH ADDITIONS IN THE 
AUTOGRAPH OF EMERSON 


987. THoREAU (HENRY D.). ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT OF A PORTION 


90.- 


or “A Winter Walk.’ Manuscript of about THREE THOUSAND Two 
Hunprep Worps, closely written in ink on both sides of eighteen 4to 
leaves, with emendations and insertions in the Autograph of RALPH 
Wa.po EMERSON. Written for the Dial in 1843. 


A THOREAU MANUSCRIPT OF GREAT IMPORTANCE, ESPECIALLY AS IT CONTAINS 
ADDITIONS IN THE AUTOGRAPH OF EMERSON. 

‘This Manuscript comprises pages 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 
35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40 of the work. 

In some instances Emerson has shortened an entire paragraph, see page 17 after 
word ‘evening’? which is changed to a sentence “Down yonder litile glen.’ In 
other places, just a word or two are changed. The Manuscript after several other 
emendations runs on as in the Dial, to the middle of page 34. 


REGARDING ENHANCEMENT OF SHAKESPEARE’ 


988. THOREAU (Henry D.). Autograph Letter Signedan SH eDe IL ANDAs 


yo- 


Concord, Jan. 24th, 1843. To Mrs. Lucy C. Brown. 


A LETTER OF THE VERY GREATEST PERSONAL AND LITERARY IMPORTANCE. IT 
Wou.Lp BE DIFFICULT TO IMAGINE A FINER LETTER OF THOREAU THAN THE PREs- 
ENT, an excerpt from which follows,—‘‘ The other day I wrote you a letter to go in 
Mrs. Emerson's bundle, but as it seemed unworthy, I did not send it, and now to atone 
for that, I am going to send this, whether it be worthy or not. I will not venture upon 
news, for, as all the household are gone to bed, I cannot learn what has been told you. 
Do you read any noble verses now a days? or do not verses still seem noble? For my 
own part, they have been the only things I remembered,—or that which occasioned them, 
—when all things else were blurred and defaced. . . . It 1s a relief to read some true 
book wherein all are equally dead—equally alive. I think the best parts of Shakespeare 
would only be enhanced by the most thrilling and affecting events. I have found it so, 
And so much the more, as they are not intended for consolation.” 


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MOST INTERESTING LETTER FROM THOREAU TO HIS MOTHER 


g89. THorEAU (HENRY D.). Autograph Letter Signed, ‘Henry D. Thoreau.” 
4pp. 4to, Castleton, Staten Island, May t1th, 1843. To Mrs. Cynthia 
Thoreau (his Mother). With addressed portion on last sheet. A tiny 


3 ‘am portion of one margin missing affecting portions of 2 words. 

q SpLENDID LETTER, showing Thoreau's preference for a hermitage, also giving 
a graphic discription of the position of Staten Island. The letter reads in part,— 
“Dear Mother and Friends at home, We arrived here safely at 10 o'clock on Sunday 
morning, having had as good a passage as usual, though we ran aground and were 
detained a couple of hours... . 4 At length we curtseyed up to the wharf just the other 
side of their Castle Garden. I believe my vacant look, absolutely inaccessible to questions 

did at length sastisfy an army of starving cab-men. ... 

““T am 7% miles from New York, and as tt would take a day at least have not been 
there yet. I have already run over no small part of the Island, to the highest hill and 
some way along the shore. From the hill directly behind the house I can see New York— 
Brooklyn—Long Island—The Narrows, through (which) vessels bound to and from all 
ports of the world swiftly pass .. . it will be long before I can make nature look as 
innocently grand and inspiring as in CONLOTE Pits we 


THOREAU TO HIS MOTHER 


990. THOREAU (Henry D.). Autograph Letter Signed, ‘‘ Yr. affects. son Henry D. 
Thoreau.” 3pp. 4to, Staten Island, August 6th, 1843. To Mrs. Cynthia 


30 — Thoreau. With addressed portion on last sheet. 

: A CHARMING LETTER, having probably delighted his mother, from her dreamer 
son, with mention of William Emerson, the eminent mathematician, reading in 
part,—‘‘As Mr. William Emerson is going to Concord on Tuesday I must not omit 
sending a line by him—though I had something more weighty for so direct a post... . 
I should have liked to be in Walden woods with you, but not with the railroad. I think 

* of vou all very often and wonder if you are still separated from me only by so many 
miles of earth, or so many miles of memory. This life we live is a strange dream, and I 
don’t believe at all any account men give of tt. . . fa 


ORIGINAL MSS. SURVEY OF WALDEN POND 


got. THOREAU (HENRY D.). ORIGINAL SURVEY BY THOREAU, IN PENCIL, OF 
WALDEN Ponb, DATED 1846. In the upper left hand corner Thoreau 


0.~ has most carefully printed ‘‘ Walden Pond (A reduced Plan) 1846,” and 
» beneath this he gives the scale upon which the Plan is drawn. Height, 


314; length, 614 inches. Drawn ona 4to sheet. 

A Very FINE ITEM AND A VERY IMPORTANT RELIC. This plan was reproduced 
in lithography and faces p. 307 in the First Edition of ‘‘ Walden, Life in the Woods.” 
Thoreau has indicated all the soundings he made and the depth of each. 

This plan was presented by Sophia Thoreau to Miss Weir of Concord, and is 
inscribed on the back, in Sophia's autograph,—"'E. J. Weir, from Sophia E. 
Thoreau.” 

Thoreau states in ‘‘Walden”’ at pp. 306-307,—'‘As I was desirous to recover 
the long lost bottom of Walden Pond, I surveyed it carefully, before the ice broke 
up early in ’46, with compass and chain and sounding lines. .. .” 


AN ORIGINAL UNPUBLISHED MSS. VOLUME OF THOREAU’S JOURNAL 


992. THOREAU (HENRY D.). OrtGInaAL MANUSCRIPT JournaL. Closely written, 
in ink, on 275 pages, with corrections and cancellations. Consisting of about 


| - Forty-two THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED WorpDs. 4to, boards calf back. 
7 1846 


UNPUBLISHED. THE First Lear Is DATED “WALDEN, APRIL 17, 1846." “Lois 
UNPUBLISHED JOURNAL BELONGS BETWEEN VOLS. I AND 2 OF THE PUBLISHED 
JOURNAL, which was issued by Houghton Mifflin Co. 

CONTAINS THE ACCOUNT OF His First Trip TO THE MAINE Woobs. 

Laid in. is an Autograph letter Signed, from Francis H. Allen of Houghton Mifflin 
Company, 2pp. Mar. 13, 1912, addressed to Mr. Wakeman, relative to this Manu- 

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[No. 992. THorEAu (H. D.)—Continued] 


script Journal, in which he states,—‘‘ Jt is evidently one of the original Journals and 
it belongs between Vol. I and Vol II of our set. I see it has the account of his first 
trip to the Maine woods.” 

Towards the end of the volume six leaves have been cut out, and towards the 
front of the volume one leaf has been torn out, evidently having contained notes 
which Thoreau, on second thought, felt he had no use for. 


ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MSS. OF CHAPTER ONE OF “A WEEK ON 
~THE CONCORD AND MERRIMACK RIVERS” 


g93. THOREAU (HENRY D.). ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT OF THE FIRST 
CHAPTER OF,—'‘'A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers.’’ Closely 
written, in ink, on both sides of 40 quarto leaves (Sopp), and comprising 
JF (ahs about SEVEN THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY WorpDs. With 
* numerous emendations and insertions in the autograph of the Author, 

some being in pencil. 


COMPRISES THE WHOLE OF THE First CHAPTER ON ‘‘ THE CONCORD RIVER,’ 
and the first day of the trip which Thoreau called ‘‘Saturday”’ (pp. 1-44 of the First 
Edition), more in the form of a Journal than the published form, and the chapter 
which in the book is called ‘‘Saturday’’ is here merely dated “August 31, 1839.” 

- Fhis first part of the book, it will be remembered, gives the early history of the 
Concord River and the first day’s trip in which Thoreau describes the fish of the 
river, the solitary fisherman, and the wild flowers which fringe its banks. It also 
describes their first evening meal, and night in the woods ending with 
‘“Who sleeps by day and walks by night 
Will meet no spirit but some sprite.”’ 

“Faint purple clouds began to be reflected in the water and the cow-bells tinkled 
louder along the banks while like sly water rats we stole along nearer the shore 
looking out for a place to pitch our camp. (It seemed insensibly to grow lighter 
as the night shut in and the farthest hamlet began to be revealed which before 
lurked in the shadows of the noon.)”’ 

* “At length when we had made about a mile, as far as Billerica, we moored our 
beat on the west side of a little rising ground, which in the Spring forms an Island, 
‘‘Were it the wish of Heaven yon Osier Lough 

Were vessel safe enough the seas to plough.”’ 

The following is a transcript of the first page and a portion of the second page 
of the manuscript,— : 

“ The village of Concord is situated on Concord River, about 15 miles from where it 
empties into the Merrimack. This town too lies under the skies a port of entry and 
departure (at least for the souls of men) for human souls. The Musketaquid or ‘Grass 
Ground’ River [on which it is situated] the original name, it is conjectured, being formed 
of two Indian words, ‘muskeht’ signifying ‘grass’ and ‘otekeit’ signifying ‘ground 
[and hence frequently applied to the country through which it flows and afterward to the 
River itself. 'Tis|—though as old as the Euphrates or the Nile did not-begin to have a 
place in civilized history, until the fame of its grassy meadows [and open upland] and 
its fish, attracted settlers out of England in 1635—when it received the other kindred 
name of Concord from the quiet and paeceable lives of these men, both with one another 
and with the Indians—According to the faithful historian of the town. One branch of 
it rises in the south part of Hopkinton; and another from a pond and a large cedar swamp 
in ‘Westborough’, and running into Hopkinton, forms the boundary line between that 
town and Southborough, thence in a northerly direction it passes through Framingham, 
& forms the boundary line between Sudbury & East Sudbury (Weston)—whence it is 
sometimes called Sudbury River,—it enters Concord at the Southwest part of the town. 
While passing through it in a diagonal direction, it receives the North River, and going 
out at the north-east part between Bedford and Carlisle and through Billerica empties 
into the Merrimack at Lowell.’ The portions within brackets have been cancelled 
by Thoreau in his original MSS. 


ORIGINAL PAGE PROOFS OF THOREAU’S “A WEEK ON THE 
CONCORD AND MERRIMACK RIVERS” 


994. THOREAU (HENRY D.). ORIGINAL PAGE Proors of ‘‘A Week on the Con- 
cord and Merrimack Rivers.’’ With more than ONE THOUSAND Cor- 

3 5, ~ RECTIONS IN THE AUTOGRAPH OF THOREAU. The original folded page 
7 * proofs, complete from title to last leaf advertising the publication of 
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(No. 994. THoreau (H. D.)—Continued] 


“Walden.” Enclosed in a full red straight-grain morocco solander case» 
gilt fillets, with inner heavy cloth protecting folder. Boston, 1849 


SUNDAY. 61 


natare behind the common, unexplored by science of by 
literature. None ofthe feathered race has yet realized 
my youthful conceptions of the woodland depths. I had 
seen the red lection birds brought from their recesses ane E ~ } 
my comrades’ string, and fancied that their plumage 
would assume stranger and more dazzling colors, like the 


tints of evening, in proportion as I advanced further into . 
the darkness and solitude of the forest. .Buttheve—nret Sie CL 


hae 9 $e seen such haight-end- faefetohed tints on any poet's % 
string. F 
A tds 


These modern ingenious sciences and arts do net 
affect me as those more venerable arts of hunting aad 
fishing, and even of husbandry in its primitive and simple 
form,‘as ancient and honorable trades as the sun and moon 

gf and winds purfue, coeval with the faculties of maa, 

and invented when these were invented. We dv not know 

their John Gutenberg, or Richard Arkwright, though 

_-the poets would fain make them to have been gradually 
learned and taught. According to Gower, 


————? 
a « And Idahel, as saith the boke, 
Sa . Pings nette, and fishes toke. 
Of kuntyng eke he fond the chace, 
Whiche nowe is knowe in many place ; 


A teat of clothe, with corde and stake, 
He sette up first, and did it make.” 


Also, Lydgate says: 


Jason first sayled, in story it is tolde, 
Toward Colchos, to wynne the flees of golde. 
Ceres the Goddess fond first the tilthe of londe ; 


6 s e e s e ‘ 


A UNIQUE AND VALUABLE THOREAU ITEM. THESE ARE THE ORIGINAL PROOF 
SHEETS AS THEY CAME BACK FROM THE PRINTER. Some years ago a zealous stu- 
dent of Thoreau made the discovery that there were three lines omitted at the 
bottom of page 396 of the First Edition of the book. Upon examination of the 
proof-sheets it shows that the lines were in the proof when passed upon by Thoreau, 
but were thrown out by the printer. On this page (number 396) between lines 
2t and 22 Thoreau has indicated a dash and has written ‘‘3 more white lines”’ and 
at the bottom of the page he has written ‘‘J must have indicated that more space 
was wanted here’ being a reference to his comment made between lines 21 and 22. 
The printer supplied the three ‘‘ white lines’’ and instead of placing the three lines 
of text on the next page, SIMPLY THREW THEM Out. Another point of interest is 
that the copyright date is 1848 and the imprint date is 1849, whereas in the finished 
volume both are 1849. . 

These page-proofs came into the possession of Mr. Wakeman through Mr. Charles 
E. Goodspeed of Boston, Mr. Goodspeed having purchased them of Miss Elizabeth 
Weir of Concord. She was a pupil and intimate of Sophia Thoreau, which accounts 
for Miss Thoreau giving the proofs to her. 

Accompanying the above are Mr. Goodspeed’s letters regarding it. 


[SeeReproduction of One Page] 


FIRST COPY TO LEAVE THE PUBLISHER’S HANDS—PRESENTED BY 
THOREAU TO-HIS FRIEND H. G. O. BLAKE 
995. THorEAU (Henry D.). A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers. 
12mo, half brown calf, rubbed. Enclosed in a cloth folding case, in imita- 
§0-- tion of a bound volume. Boston and Cambridge, 1849 


[Continued 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


[No. 995. THorEAu (H. D.)—Continued] 


First EpITION. The two printers’ errors are corrected in this copy, IN THE 
AUTOGRAPH OF THOREAU,—D. 120, line 11, ‘‘experience ’’changed to ‘‘expediency”’, 
p. 139, line 12 ‘‘Work’’ has been changed to ‘‘wash.”’ 

AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy from Thoreau to H. G. O. Blake, the inscrip- 
tion reading,—‘'H. G. O. Blake from H. D. T."’ 

Laid in this volume is a Typewritten Note Signed, by F. B. Sanborn, Concord, 
Dec. 19, 1901. Giving an extract from His work ‘‘Familiar Letters of Thoreau”’ 
which relates to H. G. O. Blake, and of whom he writes,—‘‘ That friend to whom 
Thoreau wrote most constantly and fully on all topics, was Mr. Harrison Gray 
Otis Blake of Worcester, a graduate of Harvard (1835) two years earlier than 
Thoreau. . . . This fact may have led to Mr. Blake’s visiting that town occasion- 
ally, before his intimacy with the poet-naturalist began, in 1848. Also, on this 
same sheet, above the signature of Mr. Sanborn, is the following,—'' From that 
year Mr. Blake who was a schoolmaster, became a disciple of his younger contem- 

° porary, and was often, in the years from 1850 to 1861, Thoreau’s companion in 
walks about Concord, or visits to more distant places. Thoreau himself left his 
MSS., books, etc. to his sister Sophia, who in time, about 1876, gave most of the 
MSS. over to Mr. Blake. But Thoreau had given his friend copies of the only 
two books he published, and this is one of them.”’ 

A REMARKABLE ASSOCIATION Copy. The volume is enriched with annotations 
from the Journals, written in pencil, made after 1876, and there is an attempt 
on the fly-leaf to give a plan of the course of Thoreau’s journey with his brother 
John, in 1839, to the White Hills, by the two rivers and then on foot, more sys- 
tematically and Thoreau gives it in the volume. These annotations are undoubtedly 
in the autograph of H. G. O. Blake. 

PROBABLY THE First Copy TO LEAVE THE PusBLISHERS. Laid in, is a note in 
the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, relative to this being the first copy to leave the 
publishers, and which reads,—'' According to Mr. Jones (see Bibliography of Thoreau 
by S. A. Jones p. 39) this was the first copy to leave the publishers. I also quote from 
a letter from Thoreau to Blake, printed in ‘Letters to Various Persons, 1865, p. 53: 
letter dated 1849,—'‘I am sorry to hear that you did not receive my book earlier. I ad- 
dressed it and left it in Monroe's shop to be sent to you immediately, on the twenty-sixth 
of May, before a copy had been sold.’” 


WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S COPY PRESENTED TO HIM BY THOREAU 


g96. THorEAU (Henry D.). A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers. 
12mo, original cloth, with cloth protecting cover. Enclosed ina full brown 

ae 50. = straight-grain morocco box case, with a snap-lock. 
= Boston and Cambridge, 1849 


First EDITION AND RAREST OF THOREAU’S Books, the three lines on p. 396 being 
dropped by the printer. THERE ARE Two PENCIL CORRECTIONS IN THE AUTO- 
GRAPH OF THOREAU, Viz,.—D. 139, line 12, ‘‘experience’’ changed to ‘‘Expediency;" 
p. 120, line 11, ‘‘work"’ changed to ‘‘ wash.” 

SIGNED AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy FROM THOREAU TO WILLIAM CULLEN 
BRYANT, with inscription on fly-leaf reading,—‘‘ William C. Bryant, with the regards 
of, Henry D. Thoreau.” 


Sie 8 “i cE FE. EN een Ee 
ies 


(Faesimile of Inscription| 


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997. 


/60, 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM THOREAU TO W. E. CHANNING 


THOREAU (Henry D.). A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers. 


12mo, original cloth, worn, with cloth protecting cover. 
Boston and Cambridge, 1849 


#@ First EpITION. THE RAREST OF THOREAU’S Books, three lines on page 396 


dropped by the printer. 

AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THOREAU TO WILLIAM ELLERY CHANNING, 
with the following autograph iuscription, in pencil, on the fly-leaf,—‘‘Henry D. 
Thoreau to W. E. Channing.” 

Tuis Is A UNIQUE ITEM, in that: Mr. Channing has written notes in the margins 
of ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-SEVEN PAGES, ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TITLE-PAGE, 
FLY-LEAVES, AND THE Two PRELIMINARY LEAVES AT FRONT. These notes give 
the authors of the classical quotations, and where Thoreau has made reference to 
a person, place or subject, Channing has given a note of explanation in the margin. 
Thoreau also presented Channing with a copy of his ‘‘Walden,’’ which Channing 
has similarly annotated. (See No. 1005 in this Catalogue.) 5 

Accompanying this item is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, 
reading,—‘‘A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers—& Walden. These two 
books given by Thoreau to Ellery Channing were provably his most cherished possessions. 
After the death of Thoreau's brother John, Channing become his most intimate friend 
and constant companion, and the peculiar veneration in which this eccentric genius 
held him is well known. The two volumes filled even to the fly-leaves and title-pages 
with Channing's annotations, testify mutely to his devotion. They both bear presenia- 
tion inscriptions in Thoreau’s handwriting. When H. M. & Co. issued the manu- 
script edition of Thoreau's works they endeavored to give the authors of the classical 
quotations used by Thoreau in this book but were only able to account for a portion. 
If they had had access to this volume they would have been able to give them in full as 
Channing has supplied them. Channing was Thoreau’s most frequent companion on 
the walks which his Journal chronicles.” 

Also, accompanying the volume is an Autograph Letter Signed from W. E. Chan- 
ning to Henry D. Thoreau, with the addressed portion on the last page reading 
‘Henry D. Thoreau, care Ralph Waldo Emerson, Concord, Massachusetts.’ 3pp. 
4to, May 1 Cambridge "43. A very interesting letter in which he addresses Thoreau 
in one of the sentences as ‘‘O my beloved Thoreau.’ In this letter Channing requests 
Thoreau to have the banks around his, Channing’s, house sodded and thereby keep 
the sand from blowing into the rooms. Channing apparently had a house built 
and forgot to have this part of the work attended to for he writes “‘See them, O 
beloved Thoreau, how greatly convenient a house of one’s own will be!"’ He also writes 
that he is sending Thoreau a Greek book “‘that will keep him Greek reading a half a 
year.’ In his last sentence he writes ‘‘So many have been vour benevolences that my 
wish is too shallow to know how to bring you into my debt. Only so much, as offering 
you a shelter inder my roof, when I may have one, can show effect.” 


FIRST EDITION OF ‘A WEEK ON THE CONCORD” PRESENTED BY 


THOREAU TO HAWTHORNE 


998. THOREAU (HENRY D.). A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers. 


12mo, original brown cloth, uncut, very slightly worn. Enclosed in a full 


red levant morocco solander.case, sides elaborately gilt tooled with a 


foliated panel design, with onlays of green morocco; gilt panelled back, 
with onlays of green morocco. Boston and Cambridge, 1849 


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Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 





[No. 998. THorEAu (H. D.)—Continued] 


First EpITion. The rarest of Thoreau’s books. One thousand copies were 
issued; two hundred and twenty of these were sold, seventy-five given away, and 
the remainder (705 copies) were bought by James T. Fields after the author’s death, 
and reissued with a title-page dated 1862. 

AUTOGRAPHED PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR TO NATHANIEL HAw- 
THORNE. The inscription reads,—‘‘ Nathaniel Hawthorne from H. D. T."" THERE 
ARE Two CorRECTIONS IN THE AUTOGRAPH OF THOREAU,—D. 120 the word ‘“ work" 
has a pencil line drawn through it and the word ‘‘wash”’ is written in the margin; 
p. 139, the word ‘‘experience’’ has the portion “‘rience’’ with a line drawn through it, 
and : i margin is written ‘‘dience’’ showing that the word ‘“‘expedience"’ was 
intended. 





UNUSUAL COPY WITH THE THREE LINES OF OMITTED TEXT 
INSERTED IN THOREAU’S AUTOGRAPH 


999. THOREAU (HENRY D.). A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers 
I2mo, original brown cloth, binding much worn, front cover loose. 


pa Boston and Cambridge, 1849 
5, First EpITION. RAREST OF THOREAU’S Books. WITH THE THREE LINES OF 


MISSING TEXT ON PAGE 396 SUPPLIED IN THE AUTOGRAPH OF THOREAU. On the 
proof sheets of this work, which are in this collection, Thoreau gives instructions 
to the printer to increase space between two paragraphs; this they did with a 
vengeance by omitting entirely three lines of text on p. 396. There are, also, several 
words written, in pencil, in the autograph of Thoreau, being corrections of printers’ 
errors Or omissions. 

DANIEL RICKETSON’S Copy, with his Autograph Signature, in ink, on fly-leaf, 
reading,—'‘D. Ricketson. Aug. roth, 1854.’ On the fly-leaf at end of the volume 
Daniel Ricketson has drawn a pencil sketch of Thoreau beneath which he has 
written ‘‘H. D. Thoreau as he presented himself at the door of Brooklawn Dec. 25 1854. 
Age 37.’ And, on the opposite fly-leaf he gives a description of the Author. Ata 
later date, Dec. 18, 1857, beneath the description of the author at the time of the 
sketch, he has written ‘‘The auizor now wears a full beard by which his personal 
appearance is much improved . . .”’ which he signs with initials. And, another mem- 
orandum by Ricketson on the same leaf reads,—‘‘ He died however May 6th, 1862, 
aged 44 years.’ The pencil sketch in this volume was reproduced in ‘‘ Daniel Rick- 
etson and his Friends. Boston, 1912.” 

Also, on the inside of the covers, and on the end-leaves, are quotations from the 
book, or notes, in the autograph of Daniel Ricketson. 


1000. [THOREAU (Henry D.).] ReppatH (James). Echoes of Harper's Ferry. 
I2mo, original cloth, back faded. Boston, 1850 


/ OS First Epirion. Contains a lecture by Thoreau ‘‘A Plea for Captain John 

Brown;”’ also, two Speeches by Emerson, and the poem “‘ Brown of Osawatomie”’ 

by Whittier. THE AUTHOR’s Own Copy, with his autograph signature in ink on 
fly-leaf,—‘‘ James Redpath.” 


1001. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Autograph Letter Signed, ‘Henry D. Thoreau.” 
Ip. 4to, Concord, “2 pm. Ap. 3d./52.”. To T. W. Higginson. With 
/7 50 address on last sheet, and ‘“‘ Care of Dr. W. CHANNING” in left corner. 
ame 


Letter showing Thoreau’s natural aversion to public appearances, reading,— 
‘IT certainly do not feel prepared to offer myself as a lecturer to the Boston public, 
and hardly know whether more to dread a small audience or a large one. Nevertheles. 
I will repress this squeamishness, and propose no alterations in your arrangementss 
I shall be glad to accept of your invitation to tea... .” 

Accompanying the above is an Autograph Letter Signed, ‘‘Thomas Wentworth 
Higginson.’’ 2pp. 12mo0, 29 Buckingham St. Cambridge, February 18, 1917. 
To Mr. Foley. Mr. Foley’s letter to Mr. Wakeman is alsv laid in. 

Col. Higginson’s letter is of biographical interest in its relation to the one written 
by Thoreau, and reads in part,—‘‘[It was] his first appearance before a Boston 
audience and held in a small cheap room in Tremont Row. It was in a very sudden 
and severe snowstorm & there were not ten people there, except that it was a reading 
room of some kind and . . . young clerks and apprentices were . . . reading news- 
papers. Mr. Alcott tried to get them to the other end of the room, saying... . This 
is his book which he is reading; this is his life. We ought all to be interested in a man's 
life, ought we not? But they generally clung to their evening’s paper... .” 


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REMARKABLE FIFTEEN-PAGE AUTOGRAPH LETTER BY THOREAU 
1002. THorEAU (HENRY D.). Autograph Letter Signed, “H. D. T.” 15pp. 4to, 


/3a- 


Concord, February 27, 1853. To H. G. O. Blake. With a six-line post- 
script unsigned. Addressed portion on last sheet. 


LETTER OF THE GREATEST IMPORTANCE AND INTEREST, referring to his quarrel 
with the editor of Grahams Magazine, reading in part,— 


BrAécaeo, eles.” for AC Sree 
<szE, aay a 


‘“‘T do not wonder that you do not like my Canada story. It concerns me but littl © 
and probably is not worth the time it took to tell it. Yet I had absolutely no design 
whatever in my mind, but simply to report what I saw. I have inserted all of myself 
that was implicated, or made the excursion. It has come to an end, at any rate; they 
will print no more, but return me my MSS. when it is but little more than half done, 
as well as another I had sent them, because the editor Curtis requires the liberty to omit 
the heresies without consulting me, a privilege California is not rich enough to bid for.” 

Accompanying this letter is a manilla envelope on the front of which is written 
in pencil, in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, the following statement,—‘ Thts 
refers to his celebrated quarrel with Geo. William Curtis editor of Graham's Magazine— 
where Thoreau’s ‘*An Excursion to Canada" was then appearing serially—Thoreau 
refused to allow him to alter his manuscript and recalled it and only about half the 
article was printed.” 


Tuis LETTER Must BE ONE OF THE LONGEST THAT Has EVER BEEN OFFERED 
AT PUBLIC SALE. 


[See Reproduction of First Page] 





Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


EXCEPTIONALLY FINE LETTER, VOICING HIS PHILOSOPHY 


1003. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Autograph Letter Signed, ‘‘H. D. Thoreau.’’ 
6pp. 4to, Concord, April 10, 1853. To H.G.O. Blake. With addressed 
4 O uh portion on last sheet. 


é SUPERB LETTER, SHOWING THOREAU’S WONDERFUL MIND AND SERIOUS TREND 
OF THOUGHT,—reading in part,— 

“TI do not know why we should be styled Misters or Masters, we come so near to 
being anything or nothing, not wholly sorry to be mastered by the least phenomenon. It 
seems to me that we are the mere creatures of thought—one of the lowest forms of intellec- 
tual life—we men, as the sun-fish is of animal life... . 

“‘It is better to have your head in the clouds, and know where you are, tf indeed 
you cannot get above them, than to breath the clearer atmosphere below them and think 
you are in paradise... .” 


FINE LETTER IN WHICH THOREAU EXPOUNDS SOME OF HIS 
THEORIES 


1004. THorEAU (Henry D.). Autograph Letter Signed, ‘Henry D. Thoreau." 
8pp. 4to, Concord, December tgth, /'53. To H. G. O. Blake. 


60 mad EXCEEDINGLY FINE LETTER OF GREAT INTEREST, in which Thoreau delves most 
re profoundly upon the subject Work, also mentioning the Life of Hayden. The 
letter reads in part,— 

“‘Tt is the art of mankind to polish the world, and every one who works is scrubbing 
in some part. If the mark is high & far, you must not only aim aright but heave the 
bow with all your might. You must qualify yourself to use a bow which no humbler 
archer can bend. 

‘‘Work—work—work .. . flexibility is not known for one of its qualities." 

Evidently Thoreau was interrupted, the letter continues, dated Dec. 22nd— 

‘Pray read the life of Hayden the painter—if you have not. It is a small revela- 
tion for these latter—a great satisfaction to know that he has lived though he is now dead. 
Have you met with the letter of a Turkish Cadi at the end of ‘Archives of Babylon?''’ 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM THOREAU TO W. E. CHANNING 


1005. THOREAU (Henry D.). Walden; or Life in the Woods. Vignette on title. 
50 _ 12mo, original cloth. [Boston: Ticknor & Fields, 1854] 


s AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COpyY FROM THOREAU TO WILLIAM ELLERY CHAN- 


NING, with the following autograph inscription, in ink, on the fly-leaf,—‘'W. E. 
Channing from H. D. T.”’ This copy has the imprint on title-page cut out, anda 
portion of the second fly-leaf has been torn away at top. [See below.] 

Tus Is A UNIQUE ITEM, in that Mr. Channing has written notes in the margins 
of ONE HUNDRED AND TWENTY-ONE PAGES, ON BOTH SIDES OF THE TITLE-PAGE, 
Botu SIDES OF THE CONTENT LEAF, AND ON THE END-PAPERS AND FLY-LEAVES. 
These notes give the author’s of the classical quotations, and where Thoreau 
has made reference to a person, place or subject, Channing has given a note of 
explanation in the margin. One of Channing’s notes on the title-page, beneath 
the vignette of the log-cabin, reads,—‘‘A feeble caricature of the true house;"’ and 
there are other notes relative to the house. 

A full account of this volume is given in a note written by Mr. Wakeman, which 
is transcribed in the note to Number 996 of this catalogue, which see. 

The cutting out of the imprint on the title-page was one of Channing’s eccen- 
tricities. Channing had an aversion to the publishers, Messrs. Ticknor and Fields, 
and cut out their imprint on the title-pages of the volumes owned by him. 


[See Reproduction of Title on Next Page] 


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PRESENTATION COPY FROM EMERSON TO SANBORN 


1006. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Walden, or, Life in the Woods. Vignette on title. 


I2mo, original cloth. Boston, 1854 

O _ First EpITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy FROM RALPH WALDO EMER- 
SON TO F. B. SANBORN, the inscription reading,—‘‘F. B. Sanborn from R. W. 
Emerson. Concord, Nov. 1854.” 


Laid in is a Memorandum in the Autograph of Mr. Wakeman, which reads in 
part,—‘‘ An extremely interesting copy when the intimate relations between Emerson, 


Thoreau & Sanborn are considered.”’ 


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[No. 1005] 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM THOREAU TO H. G. O. BLAKE 


1007. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Walden, or, Life in the Woods. Vignette on title. 
12mo, original brown cloth, worn. Enclosed in a cloth box. 


£07 Boston, 1854 


First Epition. With 8 pp. of advertisements dated April 1854 at end. 

AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THOREAU TO HARRISON G. O. BLAKE, 
the inscription reading, —‘'H. G. O. Blake from H.'D. TT.” H. G. O. Blake edited 
Thoreau’s ‘‘ Journals.’’ There are numerous pencil annotations in the autograph 
of Mr. Blake, which are very interesting. 

The fly-leaf at the end of the volume at first sight appears to be lacking, but 
upon examination it will be found that it has been pasted down to the cover. 





Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


FINE COPY OF THE FIRST EDITION 


1008. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Walden, or, Life in the Woods. Vignette on title. 


Ad, 


12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1854 


First EDITION. AN UNCOMMONLY FINE Copy. ALMostT NEw As _ ISSUED. 
The advertisements in this copy are dated May, 1854. Laid in, is an Autograph 
Letter Signed, from Charles Sumner to Henry D. Thoreau, 1p. ‘‘ Boston, 31st 
Oct. '54."’ THE LETTER Is INTERESTING, BEING As IT IS, AN APPRECIATION OF 
THOREAU’S Book. The letter reads in part,—‘* ... Permit me to say that the 
courtesy of your letter admonishes me of my shortcoming in not sooner acknowledging 
the gift of your book. . . . At present I have been able to peruse only the early chapters 
& some detatched parts—enough, however, to satisfy me that you have made a contri- 
bution to the permanent literature of our mother tongue. . i. 


009. [THOREAU (HENRY D.).] Eighth Annual Report of the Secretary of the 


Massachusetts Board of Agriculture. Together with Reports of Com- 
mittees appointed to visit the County Societies, with an Appendix con- 
taining an Abstract of the Finances of the County Societies, for 1860. 
8vo, cloth. Boston, 1861 

SCARCE ITEM. Contains an article ‘‘Succession of Forest Trees,’’ by Henry 


D. Thoreau. 


1010. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Autograph Letter Signed, ‘‘ Henry D. Thoreau.”’ 


1p. 8vo, Concord, June Ist, 1857. To [Mr. Frost] ‘‘Librarian of Harvard 
University.” 
Returning three volumes of ‘‘The Relations of the Jesuits.”’ 


FINE LETTER TO HIS FRIEND H. G. O. BLAKE 


IO1I. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Autograph Letter Signed, ‘‘H. D. T.” 4pp. ato, 


39.7 


Concord, August 18th, 1857. To H. G. O. Blake. With addressed por- 
tion on last page. Letter tipped to guard in folder. 


CHARACTERISTIC LETTER, with a tendency, as in all his letters to Blake to ser- 
monize to much extent, nevertheless VERY FINE, concerning his impression of the 
Indian character, reading in part,— ... I have made «a short excursion into the 
new world in which the Indian dwells, or is. He begins where we leave off. It is 
worth the while to detect new faculties in man—he is so much the more divine,—and 
anything that fairly excites our admiration expands us. The Indian who can find 
his way so wonderfully in the woods possesses so much intelligence which the white 
[does not] and it increased my own capacity, as well as faith, to observe it. 


PAGE OF THE ORIGINAL MSS. FOR “CHESUNCOOK” 


1o12. THOREAU (HENRY D.). PAGE OF ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT of 


H0- 


his article,—‘‘Chesuncook.” Consists of about ONE HUNDRED AND 
Firty-NinE WorbDs, written in ink on one side of a 4to leaf; the name 
‘*Thoreau,” in an unknown hand, written in the left-hand margin. En- 
closed in a light green cloth folder, lettered in gilt. 


A SPLENDID LEAF OF MANUuSCRIPT. This leaf begins with the end of a sentence 
which reads ‘‘will rather preserve its life than destroy it,’ and ends with a portion 
of a sentence ‘J have been into the” 

Laid in is a Memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman referring to this 
leaf of manuscript, and which reads,—‘'A page of the article ‘Chesuncook’ which 
Thoreau sent to the Atlantic. Lowell who was then the editor, fearing it would offend 
some of its pious readers suppressed the following—(and it is only about a pine tree) 
‘It is as immortal as I am, and perchance will get to as high a heaven, there to tower 
above me still.’ This so offended Thoreau that he recalled the baiance of the paper 
and it remained unpublished until the appearance of *The Maine Woods’ after his 
death. The suppressed sentence was a continuation of the last paragraph of this 
manuscript. See Maine Woods, p. 125.” 


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SPLENDID LETTER RELATING TO JOHN BROWN’S ARREST AT 


HARPER’S FERRY 


1013. THOREAU (Henry D.). Autograph Letter Signed, “Henry D. Thoreau.” 
2 app. 8vo, October 3ist, [’59]. To H. G. O. Blake. 


5) = FINE SPECIMEN AND A LETTER OF THE. GREATEST INTEREST, to Mr. Blake, who 
é 


was Thoreau’s literary executor, written after the arrest of John Brown and ac- 
companied by a letter in the Autograph of Co] Higginson (who is mentioned by 
Thoreau in the letter) stating that he was in N. H. at the time bringing down Mrs. 
Brown—He also describes Mr. Blake. 

“Thoreau lectured on Brown the night before (Oct. 30th) in Concord and the 
next day (the date of this letter) in Boston in the Tremont Temple—and also on 
the Wednesday following at Worcester as he proposes in this letter to Mr. Blake.’’ 
See JonEsS—Unpublished Letters of H. D. and Sophie E. Thoreau.—p. 45. 


WITH REFERENCE TO EMERSON 


1014. THorEAU (HENRY D.). Autograph Letter Signed, * HD. De Apt aie 


355° 


FIRST 


Concord, September 26th, 1859. To H. G. O. Blake. Letter tipped to 
guard in folder. 


EXCEEDINGLY FINE LETTER to Blake, who became Thoreau’s literary executor 
after the death of Sophia his sister, also mentions the lameness of Ralph Waldo 
Emerson. It reads in part,—‘‘ But what a battle 'a man must fight everywhere to 
maintain his army of thoughts, and march with them in orderly array through the 
always hostile country. How many enemies there to sane thinking. Every soldier 
has succumbed to them before he enlists for those other battles. Men may sit in cham- 
bers, seemingly safe and sound, & yet despair and turn out at last only hollowness & 
dust within. . . . Think of a poor fellow . . . only a sword-belt, and no such staff of 
athletic thoughts! his brain ratiling as he walks, and talks!—These are your pretorian 
guard. . . . Emerson has been seriously lame for 2 or three months past—Sprained 
his foot and does not yet get better. It has been a bad business for him. .. .” 


EDITION WITH THE NEW (1862) TITLE-PAGE INSERTED—RARE 


1015. THoREAU (HENRY D.). A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers. 


49¥ 


12mo, original cloth. Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1862 


Very RARE. The interest in this volume lies in the fact that this is really the 
genuine first edition of 1849, and one of the copies which passed through Thoreau’s 
own hands. 

Laid in this volume, is an Autograph Memorandum Signed by Mr. Wakeman, 
relative to the volume, which reads,—‘ Of the original edition of 1000 copies pub- 
lished at the author's expense all except about 300 copies were in 1853, returned to him 
as unsaleable, and remained in his possession during his life, but after his death were 
purchased by Ticknor and Fields, who removed the original title-page and substituted 
their imprint dated 1862. This is one of the copies so treated and is in fine condition. 
It appears to be about as rare as the 1849 issue—in fact rarer—very seldom turns up.’ 

Also, laid in is an Autograph Letter Signed, By THOREAU TO His PUBLISHERS, 
James Munroe and Co., 1p. 8vo, Concord, Apr. 30, 1855. The letter is relative 
to republishing ‘“A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers.” Thoreau, 
however, did not live to see the work republished. The letter reads,—‘‘ Gentle- 
men: Is it not time to republish ‘A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers’? 
You said you would notify me when it was, but I am afraid that it will soon be too 
late for this season. I have, with what were sent to you, about 250 bound, and 450 in 
sheets.”’ 


1016. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Excursions. Portrait. 12mo, original cloth. 


Oo 


Boston, 1863 


First EDITION. 


1017. THOREAU (HENRY D.). The Boatswain’s Whistle. National Sailors’ Fair, 


iy 


Boston. Edited by Edward Everett, John G. Whittier, O. W. Holmes, 
A. P. Peabody, J. R. Lowell, E. P. Whipple, and Julia Ward Howe. 


[Continued 





Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


[No. 1017. THoREAU (H. D.)—Continued] 


Nos. 1-10, Wednesday, November 9 to Saturday, November 19, 1864. 
Io numbers complete. 1 vol. 4to, original wrappers. Boston, 1864 

FINE Copy. Contains an article ‘‘Looming of the Sun’’ by Thoreau, which is 
its first appearance. It also appeared in the Atlantic Monthly for December 1864. 
The Atlantic Monthly for December 1864 was not published until November 28, 
1864, hence the appearance of the poem in the ‘‘ Boatswain’s Whistle”’ is its first. 
Accompanying the volume are two letters, both from Francis H. Allen, relative 
to the priority of the article in the ‘‘ Boatswain’s Whistle.’’ 

Also contains the poems ‘‘Seashore’’ by Emerson, and ‘‘ The Man at the Wheel”’ 
by Holmes. 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY FROM SOPHIA THOREAU TO 
W. E. CHANNING 


1018. THOREAU (HENRY D.) The Maine Woods. 12mo, original cloth. 
Boston, 1864 


5 0 an FIRST EDITION, First ISSUE, with the prices of works announced on page oppo- 
6 site the title-page. FINE Copy. 

PRESENTATION COPY FROM THOREAU’S SISTER SOPHIA TO WILLIAM ELLERY 

CHANNING, with inscription on fly-leaf which is quite legible after an attempt 

_had been made to erase it. Laid in, isan Autograph Memorandum by Mr. Wake- 

man relative to this copy, which reads,—‘' This volume was given to Wm. Ellery 

Channing by Thoreau’s sister Sophia and inscribed ‘W. E. Channing from his grate- 

ful friend S. E. Thoreau.’ The eccentric Channing evidently tried to erase this, but 
fortunately without much success.” 


1019. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Cape Cod. [Edited by Sophia Thoreau and W. E. 
5- Channing.] 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1865 
e 


First EDITION. VERY FINE Copy. Laid in the volume are contemporary 
newspaper clippings, relative to Thoreau, or of Thoreau interest. With adver- 
tisements dated, December, 1864. 


1020. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Cape Cod. 12mo, original cloth, with 24-page 
catalogue at end dated ‘‘ December 1864.” Boston, 1865 


fo First EDITION. WILLIAM ELLERY CHANNING’S Copy, with his autograph sig- 
é nature, in ink, on the fly-leaf; and at a later date when he presented the volume 
to his friend Mr. Greene, he has written beneath his signature, in pencil,—‘‘to C. 
H. Greene. Concord, August 31, 1874.’’ In the margin of five pages (pp. I1, 
53, 87, 144 and 145) are notes, in pencil, in the autograph of Mr. Channing, some 


being Latin quotations. 


1021. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Letters to Various Persons. 12mo, original cloth. 
Boston, 1865 


=> 
e First EDITION. 


1022. THorEAU (HENRY D.). A: Yankee in Canada, with Anti-Slavery and Re- 
form Papers. [Edited by Sophia Thoreau and W. E. Channing.] 12mo, 


/Q22 original cloth. Boston, 1866 
: AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy from Sophia E. Thoreau, to W. E. Channing, 
with her autograph inscription, in pencil, on fly-leaf, reading,—‘‘W. E. Channing, 


with the kind regards of S. E. Thoreau.” 


1023. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Excursions. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1875 


50 WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature and date, 
A877, on title-page. 


1024. THOREAU (Henry D.). Walden. Vignette. 12mo, original cloth. 
Boston, 1875 


Food 
/ 3, WILLIAM CULLEN BRYANT’S Copy, with his autograph signature and date, 1877, 
on title-page. 


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1025. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Early Spring in Massachusetts. [With an Intro- 
df — duction by H.G.O. Blake.] 12mo, cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1881 
: 


First EDITION. 


1026. [THOREAU (HENRY D.).] Essays from “The Critic’? by John Burroughs, 
_— Edmund C. Stedman, Walt Whitman, R. H. Stoddard, F. B. Sanborn, 
Ay E. W. Gosse and others. 16mo, cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1882 
Yirst Epirion. Contains a description of Thoreau’s copy of ‘‘The Dial” 


[SEE No. 984, supra] and of a manuscript of six unpublished poems by Thoreau. 


1027. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Summer: From the Journal of Henry D. Thoreau. 
i _ Edited by H.G.O. Blake. Map. 12mo, cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1884 
4 


First EpiTIONn. 


1028. THoreau (Henry D.). Winter: From the Journal of Henry D. Thoreau. 
Os Edited by H. G. O. Blake. 12mo, cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1888 


First EDITION. 


1029. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Autumn: From the Journal of Henry D. Thoreau. 
Edited by H. G. O. Blake. 12mo, cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1892 


J0.= First Epition. Laid in this volume is a pass, written entirely in the ,auto- 
graph of Thoreau, which reads,—‘‘ Admit the bearer to Mr. Thoreau's lecture. Henry 
Thoreau.” 


1030. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Poems of Nature. Selected and edited by Henry 
S. Salt and Frank B. Sanborn. 16mo, original cloth, uncut. London, 1895 


1031. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Of Friendship. An Essay from A Week on the 
Concord and Merrimack Rivers. Narrow i2mo, boards, cloth back, 
uncut. [Cambridge] Riverside Press, 1901 

EpITION LIMITED TO 500 COPIES. 


UNIQUE COPY—CONTAINING THE ORIGINAL LETTERS 


1032. THOREAU (HENRY D.). RusseLy (E. Harrow). A Bit of Unpublished 
Correspondence between Henry D. Thoreau and Isaac T. Hecker. From 

caper Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society at the Semi-Annual 
Meeting held in Boston, April 30, 1902. 8vo, printed wrappers, stitched. 
Worcester, 1902 


A UNIQUE ITEM, IN THAT THE ORIGINAL LETTERS ARE LAID IN THE PAMPHLET, 
and comprise Two LETTERS FROM THOREAU, singed,—‘* Henry D. Thoreau,” one 
being dated August 14, 1844 and the other undated; and Two Letters from Hecker, 
one signed ‘‘Isaac Hecker” dated July 30, 1844, and the other signed ‘“‘Jsaac"’ 
and dated August 15, ‘44. . 

ONLY 51 COPIES OF THE PAMPHLET WERE PRINTED, and across the title-page, 
in ink, is written ‘‘See Atlantic Monthly for September, 1902.” 

At the time of this correspondence Thoreau and Hecker were both youths, 
and both were ardent idealists. ‘‘ Hecker was a lodger in the house of Thoreau's 
mother at Concord while taking lessons in Latin and Greek of George Bradford” 
in 1843. Russell in writing ot these letters states,—‘‘ To my mind these two letters 
of Hecker’s clearly reveal the temperament, at once impetuous and volatile, that 
went with the man through his troubled life and gave him much of his influence 
and distinction, as well as cast him oft times into the fire and oft into the water.” 

Hecker in his letter of July 30, 1844, suggests to Thoreau that they work their 
passage to Europe and to “walk, work, and beg if needs be, as far when there as we 
are inclined to do. . . . Have we the will, we have the strong arms, hard hands to work 
with, and sound feet to stand upon and walk with. The heavens shali be our vaulted 
roof, and the green earth beneath our bed and for all other furniture purposes... . 
Will you accept this invitaticn? Let me know what vour impressions are as soon as 
it is your pleasure.” 
[Continued 





Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


[No. 1032. THorEAu (H. D.)—Continued] 

In reply to this letter of Hecker’s, Thoreau writes, ‘‘ Perhaps my Wanderjahr 
has not arrived, but you cannot wait for that. I hope you will find a companion who 
will enter as heartily into your schemes as I should have done. . . . I am really sorry 
that the Genius will not let me go with you, but I trust that it will conduct to other 
adventures, and so, if nothing prevents, we will compare notes as last.”’ 

On August 15, 1844, Hecker, not yet being in receipt of Thoreau’s letter, which 
was sent on August 14th, writes,—‘'I know not but I shall receive an answer to the 
letter I sent you a fortnight ago, before you will receive this one; however, as the idea 
of making an indefinite pedestrian tour on the other side of the Atlantic has given me 
a desire to add a few words on the project, I will do so, in the hope of stimulating you 
to a decision. How the thought has struck you I know not. . . . I imagine us walking 
among the past and present greatness of our ancestors ... doing reverence to thetr 
remaining glory . . . I know of no other person but you that would be inclined to go 
on such an excursion. ... You will inform me how,ygu are inclined as soon as 
practicable. Half inclined I sometimes feel to go alone if'l cannot get your company. 
It ts only the fear of death makes us reason of impossibilities. We shall possess all 
tf we but abandon ourselves.” 

Replying to this letter Thoreau writes,—‘‘ You have probably received mine by 
this time. I thank you for not anticipating any vulgar objections on my part. Far 
travel, very far travel, or travail, comes near to the worth of staying at home. Who 
knows whence his education is to come! . . . I like well the ring of your last maxim— 
‘It is only the fear of death makes us reason of impossibilities.. And but for fear, 
death itself is an impossibility. Believe, me I can hardly let it end so. If you do 
not go soon let me hear from you again.” ; 

Subjoined to this letter is a note, apparently in Hecker’s autograph, which 


reads,—‘‘ The proposition made to Thoreau was to take nothing with us, work our 
passage across the Atlantic, and so through England, France, Germany and Italy. 
i as Nee = Bile ; 


ORIGINAL UNPUBLISHED MSS. POEM—FINE SPECIMEN 


- 1033. THOREAU (HENRY D.). ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT PoEM,—" Cock- 
crowing.’’ Unsigned. No date. Fifteen four-line stanzas, written in 
/722 ink on three 4to sheets. With alterations in the autograph of the author. 


A TRULY ROYAL TRIBUTE TO HIs MAJESTY OF THE BARN-YARD, CHANTICLEER®* 
AN UNPUBLISHED POEM, the opening stanza of which reads,— 
“When in my bed at early dawn 
I hear the cocks proclaim the day, 
Though the moon shines serenely on, 
As if her course she could not stay.” 


FINE EARLY MSS. 


1034. THOREAU (HENRY D.). OriGINAL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT POEM,— 

“Inspiration.”’ Unsigned. No date. Twenty-one 4-line stanzas, written 

9g2 in ink on both sides of four 4to sheets. With alterations and corrections 
in the autograph of the author. 


BEAUTIFUL EARLY MANUSCRIPT. : 
Among the eloquent stanzas of this magnificent poem, is the one quoted below 


as follows,— 


@ 


“Such is the Music—the heavenly maid, 
The star that guides our mortal course, 
Which shows where life's true kernel’s laid, 
Its wheats’ fine flower, and its undying force. 


ORIGINAL MSS.—PARTLY UNPUBLISHED 


1035. THOREAU (HENRY D.). ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT POEM,— 
“The Soul's Season.’ Unsigned. No date. Nine four-line stanzas, 

40- written in ink, on both sides of one 4to sheet. With alterations and 
corrections in the autograph of the author. 


FINE EARLY MANUSCRIPT, 5 STANZAS OF WHICH ARE UNPUBLISHED. 
The soul of the poet sings in the following stanza,— 
‘** Sometimes a late Autumnal thought 
Has crossed my mind in green July, 
And in its early freshness brought 
Late ripened fruits and an autumnal sky." 


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AN EARLY MSS. POEM: PARTLY UNPUBLISHED 


1036. THoREAU (HENRY D.). ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT POEM,— 
“The Fall of the Leaf.’ Unsigned. No date. Twenty-one 4-line stanzas, 
written in ink, on both sides of four 4to sheets. With alterations and 


[ \ corrections in the autograph of the author. 


‘ FINE EARLY MANUSCRIPT. 
The year’s exquisite Valedictory to summer. The first stanza reading,— 
‘‘The evening of the year draws on, 
The fields a late aspect wear, 
Since summer's garishness is gone 
Some grains of night tincture the noontide atr.” 


BEAUTIFUL THOREAU MSS.—PART BEING UNPUBLISHED 


1037. THoREAU (HENRY D.). ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH PorM,—‘‘The Fall of the 
Leaf.” Unsigned. No date. Forty-two 4-line stanzas, written in ink 
/ 50 on both sides of six 4to sheets. Twenty-sixth and twenty-seventh stanzas 
| written on portion of sheet. With alterations and corrections in the 
autograph of the author. Portion of the last leaf is torn away, but we 

believe that the portion missing is blank and the poem is complete. 


BEAUTIFUL EARLY MANUSCRIPT, PROBABLY UNPUBLISHED. Many will agree 
with Henry Thoreau in the following sentiment expressed in this stanza,— 
‘* So have I seen one yellow leaf 
Amid the glory leaves of June, 
Which pensive hung, though not with grief, 
Like some fair flower, it had changed so soon.” 


FINE EARLY MSS.—WITH NOTE BY THOREAU REGARDING SAME 


1038. THorEAU (Henry D.). OriGiInAL AUTOGRAPH Manuscript PorEM,—" I 
seek the Present Time.” Unsigned. No date. Consisting of seventy-five 
92 lines, with five-line Autograph Statement by Thoreau, unsigned at head- 
ing, written in ink on three 4to sheets. With alterations and corrections 

in the autograph of the author. 


BEAUTIFUL EARLY MANUSCRIPT, 
The Autograph Inscription mentioned above, gives a personal touch to the peom, 


adding greatly to its charm and reads as follows,—‘‘ When I was fairly established 
in my house I hummed to myself rhymes, without invoking any Muse that is in regular 
standing.” A few lines of these “rhymes” read,— 


**T seek the Present Time, 
No other clime. 
Life in to-day, 
Not to sail another way, 
To Paris or to Rome, 
Or farther still from home.” 


FINE EARLY AUTOGRAPH MSS.—UNPUBLISHED 


1039. THorEAU (HENRY D.). ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT POEM,— 

“Whether we've far withdrawn.’ Unsigned. No date. Consists of 

/ '§ seventy-five lines, written in ink, on three 4to sheets. With alterations 
7 and corrections in the autograph of the author. 


BEAUTIFUL EARLY MANUSCRIPT—UNPUBLISHED. Probably written on the 
death of his sister Helen, in 1849. The opening lines of this lovely Reverie read,— 
‘‘Whether we've far withdrawn, 
Or come more near, 
Equally the outward form 
Doth no more appear.” 
One must not forget the dreamer’s wistfulness expressed in the last two lines, 
‘‘ Forgive me all that I have spoken 
Forgive the silence I have broken.” 





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1040. THorREAU (HENRY D.). The First and Last Journeys of Thoreau, Lately 


/ne 


Discovered Among His Unpublished Journals and Manuscripts. Edited 
by Franklin B. Sanborn. Portrait and facsimiles. 2 vols. [ALso] Sir 
Walter Raleigh, by Henry D. Thoreau. Introduction by Franklin B. 
Sanborn. Edited by Henry Aiken Metcalf. Fine portrait engraving. 
Together, 3 vols. 8vo, three-quarter maroon calf, gilt backs, uncut. 
Each vol. enclosed in a cloth slip-case. Boston, 1905 


BIBLIOPHILE SOCIETY PUBLICATION. EDITION LIMITED to 489 copies printed 
for members only. 


1041. THOREAU (HENRY D.). The Writings of Henry David Thoreau. With 


vis 


portraits and numerous fine plates, many on Japan paper, and an aquatint 
frontispiece in each volume. 20 vols. 8vo, green buckram, paper labels, 
uncut. Boston: Houghton, Mifflin and Company, 1906 


MaANuscriPT EDITION, so called because the set contains a SHEET OF ORIGINAL 
MANUSCRIPT BY THOREAU. Vol. I is signed by the Publishers. The edition, limited 
to 611 copies, of which this is No. 577, was quickly sold, and is now entirely out of 
print. It comprises,— 

A Week on the Concord and Merrimack Rivers; Walden; 
The Maine Woods; Cape Cod and Miscellanies; Excursions and Poems; 
Familiar Letters and Index; Journal. 14 vols. 


042. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Pertaining to Thoreau. [With Introduction by 


Ly 
2: 


Samuel Arthur Jones] Square 12mo, original cloth. 
Detroit: Edwin B. Hill, 1901 


1043. TuoreEau (HENRY D.). Stewart (GEORGE, JR.). Thoreau: The Hermit 


of Walden. A Paper Read before the Literary and Historical Society of 
Quebec, March 7, 1882. 8vo, original printed wrappers. Quebec, 1852 


ONLY 50 COPIES PRINTED. 


1044. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Bibliography of Henry David Thoreau. With an 


é@ 


Outline of his Life. Compiled and Chronologically Arranged by Samuel 
Arthur Jones. Portrait, title-page within a decorative border. 12mo, 
boards, vellum back, uncut. 
Cleveland: Printed for the Rowfant Club, 1894 
ONLY 90 Copies PRINTED, of which this is, No. 89. In the lower margin, page 13, 
there is a note in the autograph of Dr. Wakeinan and signed with initials, cor- 
recting a statement by Dr. Jones relating to the axe which Thoreau used in build- 
ing his hut. The note reads,—‘‘ This is a mistake—the axe was Ellery Channing's 
—See Channing's copy of Walden in my collection’’ [No. 1005.] 


ONE OF FIFTEEN COPIES ON JAPANESE VELLUM 


1045. THOREAU (HENRY D.). SANBORN (F. B.). The Personality of Thoreau. 


Yo- 


With facsimiles. 8vo, boards, vellum back, uncut. Boston, 1901 


PRINTED THROUGHOUT ON JAPANESE VELLUM PAPER, ONLY FIFTEEN COPIES 
So PRINTED. With inscription, in pencil, in the autograph of Mr. Sanborn, on 
fly-leaf,—'‘ F. B. Sanborn of Concord. Dec. 15, 1901. This day 70 years old.” 

Laid in, are two leaves (four pages) 4to, of ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT IN THE AUTO- 
GRAPH OF HENRY THOREAU,—(I) 2pp. comprising the three closing verses of 
“Winter Walk” by Thoreau, and which appeared ini The Dial in 1843; (2) 2pp. 
being a reading list compiled by Thoreau of all the Greek poets, Latin poets down 
to Claudian, Greek Historians, poets and orators, etc. Both of these manu- 
scripts are reproduced in the volume. Also, laid in the volume is the original 
bill from Mr. Goodspeed for the items, at the foot of which is appended, in the 
autograph of Mr. Wakeman, signed with initials, the following,—‘‘ This is #5 
of 15 copies on Japan vellum, and the only one autographed by Mr. Sanborn. S.H.W.” 


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1046. THoREAU (HENRY D.). LyMAN (EMILY R.). Thoreau. Narrow 8vo, full 

_. black leather, lettered on front cover in gilt, original wrappers bound in, 

3) uncut. Concord, 1902 
PRIVATELY PRINTED AND THE EDITION LIMITED TO 100 COPIEs. 


1047. THoREAU (HENRY D.). CuHanninc (WILLIAM ELLERY). Thoreau the 

Poet-Naturalist. With Memorial Verses. New Edition, enlarged. Edited 

12 by F. B. Sanborn. With etched portraits of Thoreau and Channing, and 

full-page etched views IN Two StATEs, by Sidney L. Smith, the views being 
in Two STATES. 8vo, boards, vellum back, uncut and unopened. 

Boston, 1902 


EpITION LIMITED TO 25 COPIES PRINTED THROUGHOUT ON JAPAN PAPER, this 
being Copy No. 5, signed by the publisher,—‘'C. E. Goodspeed.” 

Accompanying this volume is an Extra SET of the etchings, on Japan paper, 
signed by the etcher, in pencil,—‘‘S. L. Smith.’’ 8vo, enclosed in board portfolio, 
Holland back, protecting flaps, with ties. 


1048. THorEAU (Henry D.). A Bibliography of Henry David Thoreau. Com- 

piled by Francis H. Allen. Portrait of Thoreau. 8vo, cloth, paper label, 

47 uncut. Boston; 1908 
Only 550 copies of this work were printed. 


1049. THoreau (Henry D.). Portrait. The OricrinaL of Thoreau’s last portrait. 
This ambrotype was made the year before his death. Height, 254; width, 
/ 712 2 inches. In original copper frame. 


This is one of the four portraits taken of Thoreau. From Ricketson’s letter to 
Sophie Thoreau (see ‘‘Daniel Ricketson and his Friends’’ p. 146) this would 
appear to be the original, not the duplicate, of the last portrait of Thoreau, made 
the year before his death. 


1050. THOREAU (HENRY Davip). Anti-Slavery and Reform Papers. Selected 

and Edited by H. S. Salt. London, 1890; SANBORN (F. B.). Henry 

7 — D. Thoreau. Boston, 1882. Includes correspondence, etc. now first pub- 

° lished; BiaKke (H. G. O.). Thoreau’s. Thoughts: Selections from the 

Writings of Henry David Thoreau. Boston, 1890; MARBLE (ANNIE 

RussELL). Thoreau. His Home, Friends and Books. Portrait and 

illustrations. New York, 1902; SALT (H.S.). The Life of Henry David 
Thoreau. London, 1890. Together, 5 vols. 8vo and 12mo, cloth. 

Various places, 1861-1890 


1051. THOREAU (HENRY Davip). Familiar Letters of Henry David Thoreau. 
Edited, with an Introduction and Notes by F. B. Sanborn. Portrait. 
— Boston, 1894; Pace (H. A.). Thoreau: His Life and Aims. A Study. 
. Portrait. London, 1878. PRESENTATION Copy from the Author, with 
inscription,—' With the author's Compliments”; CHANNING (WILLIAM E.) 
Thoreau: The Poet-Naturalist. With Memorial Verses. Boston, 1873; 
TuoreEAu (H. D.). Miscellanies. With a Biographial Sketch by Ralph 
Waldo Emerson. And a General Index to the Writings. Boston; 1894. 
This forms Volume X of the Riverside Edition of Thoreau’'s works; SAx- 
BORN (F. B.—Editor). The Life and Letters of John Brown. [Contains a 
letter from Thoreau to John Brown and an extract from Thoreau’s. 
Diary relative to John Brown.] Boston, 1885; RICKETSON (DANIEL). 
Daniel Ricketson and his Friends. Letters, Poems, Sketches, etc. Edited 
by his Daughter and Son, Anna and Walton Ricketson. Illustrations. 
Boston, 1902. Together, 6 vols. 8vo and 12mo, cloth. 
Boston and London, 1873-1902 





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1052. THOREAU (HENRY D.). Some Unpublished Letters of Henry D. and Sophia 
E. Thoreau. A Chapter in the History of a Still-Born Book. Edited 
with a Prefatory Note by Samuel Arthur Jones. Portrait and views. 

_~ Jamaica, Queensborough: Marion Press, 1899; JonEs (S. A.). Thoreau: 
vf A Glimpse. Concord, 1903; THOREAU (HENRY D.) The Service. Edited 
by F. B. Sanborn. Boston, 1902. Edition limited to 500 copies, this being 
one of 20 printed on Japan paper; BIBLIOPHILE SOCIETY’s FIrTH YEAR 
Book. Boston, 1906. Contains an early letter by Thoreau, and Aphor- 

isms by Thoreau. Together, 4 vols. 8vo and 12mo, boards. 
Various places, 1899-1906 


1053. THOREAU (HENRY D.). HupsBarp (ELBERT). Little Journeys to the Homes 
of Great Philosophers: Thoreau. East Aurora, 1904; COLLECTANEA. 
22 Number One. Henry D. Thoreau. Emerson’s Obituary. Leland, 
Michigan, 1904.. Two copies; COLLECTANEA. Number Two. Henry 
Thoreau’s Mother. Leland, Michigan, 1908; RussEett (E. H.). A Bit 
of Unpublished Correspondence between Henry D. Thoreau and Isaac 
T. Hecker. Worcester, 1902. Together, 5 vols. 12moand 16mo, wrap- 
pers. Various places, 1902-1908 


BOOKS FROM THOREAU’S LIBRARY 


1054. THOREAU’s Copy. Pxiny. Historia Mundi. 3 vols. thick 12mo, origina 
vellum. Apud Jacobum Stoer, 1593 


mm, 
/6. FROM THE LIBRARY OF HENRY D. THOREAU. Each volume with his Autograph 
Signature, in ink, on the title page,—‘'H. D. Thoreau. 1859.” 

These volumes were presented to Thoreau’s intimate friend H. G. O. Blake 
by Thoreau’s sister the year after her brother’s death. Each volume has the 
same presentation inscription, reading,—*‘ Presented to H. G. O. Blake by Sophia 
Thoreau in behalf of her brother H. D. T. January 24th, 1863.”’ 


1055. THOREAU’S Copy. BLAIR (HuGcH). Sermons. 2 vols. 1I2mo, full old 
sheep, title-page lacking in Vol. 1. 
o Boston: J. Thomas and E. T. Andrews, 1792 
e VerY INTERESTING ITEM. WITH AN INSCRIPTION IN EACH VOLUME IN THE 
_ AUTOGRAPH OF THOREAU. The one in Volume I, in the upper margin of the leaf 
of ‘‘Contents” reads,—‘‘Henry D. Thoreau from Maria Thoreau;’’ the one in Vol- 
ume II, reads,—‘‘ Henry D. from Maria Thoreau.’ These two volumes formerly 
belonged to Thoreau’s aunt, Maria Thoreau, and her autograph signature, in 
~  dnk, appears on the fly-leaf of Volume 2. : : Ag 
These two volumes were presented by Thoreau’s sister, Sophia, to William 
Allen who was Thoreau’s classmate at Harvard, and each volume bears the inscrip- 
tion, in the autograph of Sophia Thoreau,—‘‘ Presented to Wm. Allen by Miss 


Sophia E. Thoreau, June 13, 7372." aes j 
A transcript of the title-page to Vol. I, has been written on the inside of the front 


cover of the volume. 


WITH SIGNATURE AS “D. H. THOREAU”—THE EARLY FORM 


1056. THOREAU’S COPY OF VIRGIL. P. Virgilii Maron, Opera. Interpretatione 
et Notis Illustravit Carolus Ruaeus, Soc. Jesu. Jussu Christianissim1 

(3~ Regis, Ad Usum Serenissimi Delphini. Juxta Editionem Novissimam 
° Londiniensem. Huic Editioni Accessit Index Accuratissimus, Ante 
Editis Longe Locupletior. 8vo, original sheep. Philadelphia, 1817 

Henry D. THOREAU’s Copy, with his Autograph Signature ‘‘D. H. Thoreau’s 

Hollis 20 Sept. 4th,’ on fly-leaf, before he transposed the initials. Beneath the 
inscription by Thoreau is a presentation inscription in the autograph of his sister 

Sophia, reading,—‘* Elizabeth Jordan Weir from Sophia E. Thoreau.” Fis ; 

Laid in, is a Memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, pertaining to this 

[Continued 


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[No. 1056. THorEAu (H. D.)—Continued] 


volume, which reads as follows,—‘‘ Thoreau’s Virgil used by him at Harvard is 
interesting in more ways than one. It was given after his death to Miss Weir of 
Concord by Sophia and the inscription to Miss Weir 1s in her, Sophia's, handwriting. 
It came from Miss W. to me. It contains one of Thoreau’s early signatures which 


are rare—signing his name D. H. Thoreau. After leaving college he reversed the 


initials. He must have occupied two rooms in Hollis as he gives his room as #20 in 
this volume while in the MS. vol. of miscellaneous extracts (commonplace book) kept 
at Harvard—which is in this collection, he gives his room number as 23. On the inside 
of the last cover he indicates that the book was * Begun Monday Sept. 25, 1832’—this 
was the year before he entered Harvard. It also bears many other pencil notations in 
his hand.”’ 


HENRY D. THOREAU’S COPY 


1057. THOREAU’s Copy. FENELON (FRANCOIS DE SALIGNAC DE La MOotTHE). 


3-- 


Les Adventures de Télémaque, Fils d’Ulysse. Wazuth full-page copper- 
plates. 16mo, full contemporary Spanish calf, gilt borders on sides, gilt 
back, binding worn. Bensancon, 1823 


THis INTERESTING VOLUME Was OWNED BY THOREAU IN HIS YOUTH, AND 
Bears His AUTOGRAPH, IN INK, WRITTEN ON THE VERSO OF THE FRONT FLy- 
LEAF, and which reads,—‘‘D. H. Thoreau, Concord, Mass. 1834." Tuts Is ONE 
or His COLLEGE TExT Booxs AS HE WAS IN HARVARD IN 1834. This signature 
was written some time before he changed his name to ‘“‘Henry D.”’ Such signa- 
tures as ‘‘D. H. Thoreau” are of great rarity, he being 17 years of age at the time 
he inscribed his name in this volume. Directly under the frontispiece Thoreau’s 
sister has written her name, in ink,—‘‘ Sophia E. Thoreau.” 


TWO VOLUMES FROM THOREAU’S LIBRARY 


1058. THOREAU’s Copies. CapALso (Don José). Cartas Marruecas y Poesias 


[az 


Seléctas. Full sheep. Boston,.1827; Lyon (G. F.). The Private Journal 
of Captain G. F. Lyon of H. M. S. Hecla, during the recent Voyage of 
Discovery under Captain Parry. Boards, uncut. Boston, 1824. To- 
gether, 2 vols. 12mo. Enclosed in a cloth slip-case, with protecting flap. 

Boston, 1824-1827 


Botu THESE VOLUMES ARE FROM THE LIBRARY OF HENRY D. THOREAU. Thor- 
eau’s autograph signature has been torn from the fly-leaf of each volume, and on 
the fly-leaf is a Signed Autograph Note, in pencil, by Mr. F. B. Sanborn. 

In the first volume mentioned above are MANUSCRIPT NOTES IN THE AUTO- 
GRAPH OF THOREAU on pp. 38 and 39. On the fly-leaf in this volume Mr. San- 
born has written,—‘‘ The autograph of Henry D. Thoreau which stood above was 
torn off and given away. This was his Spanish text book at H arvard College.”’ 

In the second volume, on the fly-leaf, at end, are NOTES IN THE AUTOGRAPH OF 
THOREAU. On the fly-leaf of this volume Mr. Sanborn has written,—*' The auto- 
graph of Henry D. Thoreau was torn from this page and given away. The notes on 
the blank page at the end are in Thoreau’s handwriting of about 1850.” 


TWO VOLUMES FROM THOREAU’S LIBRARY 


1059. THOREAU’s Copies. Bacui (PIETRO). Teatro Scelto Italiano. Cambrigia, 


/ 


1829; Scelta di Prose Italiane, tratte da’ piu Celebri Scrittori Antichi et 

Moderni. Cambridge, 1828. Together, 2 vols. 12mo, boards, cloth 

backs, uncut. Enclosed in a cloth slip-case, with protecting flap. 
Cambridge, 1828-1829 


BotH OF THESE VOLUMES ARE FROM HENRY D. THOREAU’S LIBRARY. The 
first work mentioned above, ‘‘Teatro Scelto Italiano,’’” Has THOREAU’s AUTO- 
GRAPH SIGNATURE, in ink, on the inside of the front cover. In the second work 
mentioned “‘Scelta di Prose Italiane,’’ there are numerous pencilings on pp. 15 
to 34, in the autograph of Thoreau, and on the fly-leaf of this same volume there 
is a Signed Autograph Note by F. B. Sanborn, relative to Thoreau’s autograph 
signature having been torn off the leaf, and which reads,—" Here stood the autograph 
of H. D. Thoreau. This was his Italian text book in Harvard College; the penciling 
on p. 15 et seq. are in Thoreau's handwriting.’ Also, in the same volume between 
the pages are some pressed ferns and leaves, probably placed there by Thoreau. 





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THOREAU’S TEXT-BOOK WHILE AT COLLEGE 


1060. THOREAU’s ALGEBRA TEXxT-Boox. An Introduction to the Elements of 
Algebra. Royal 8vo, boards, uncut, with a major portion of the paper 
label intact, front cover loose. Boston, 1828 


/ ma ONE OF THOREAU’S COLLEGE TEXT-BOOKS, WITH HIs AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE” 
° IN INK, ON FLY-LEAF AT BACK OF VOLUME, which reads,—‘'H. Thoreau, Concord» 
Mass.’”’ Tipped in, on the half-title, is AN AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT OF ONE OF 
His CoLLeGE ALGEBRAIC DEMONSTRATIONS, DATED JULY IITH, 1837 WHILE 
He Was At Harvarp. Tipped in, after the last leaf of text is ANOTHER AUTO- 
GRAPH MANUSCRIPT OF A PROBLEM IN ALGEBRA, dated ‘‘Concord, Jan. 10, 1840"’, 
evidently by Thoreau. On the verso of one of the fly-leaves at the end are several 

problems in algebra, in pencil, probably in the autograph of Thoreau. 
On the inside of the front cover is written, in pencil, by F. S. Sanborn. the fol- 

lowing,—‘‘A college text book of H. D. Thoreau. F. B.S.” ong 


THOREAU’S COLLEGE TEXT-BOOK—WITH AUTOGRAPH NOTES 


1061. THOREAU’s Copy. SPANISH GRAMMAR. Bacui (PIETRO). A Comparative 
View of the Italian and Spanish Languages or an Easy Method of Learn- 

/0 = ing the Spanish Tongue. 12mo, original boards with cloth back. With 
a plain paper wrapper. Boston, 1832 

THOREAU’S COLLEGE TEXT-BOOK WITH His AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE, IN INK, 
ON THE FLY-LEAF, AND A NUMBER OF PAGES HAVE WorDs WRITTEN, IN PENCIL, 
IN THOREAU’S AUTOGRAPH. On the paper wrapper which Thoreau placed on the 
volume to protect the boards, Thoreau has written on the front ‘Spanish Gram- 
mar” and on the back he has written the unusual signature ‘‘D. H. Thoreau"’ in 
the handwriting of his college days. 

Laid in the volume is a memorandum, in pencil, signed by Mr. Wakeman, 
with initials, reading in part,—‘‘The signature on the back cover [wrapper] after 
careful comparison with some of his college papers written in a boyish hand, I am 
inclined to think is his, and a very early one, written at a period when he did not dis- 
dain flourishes. S. H.W. Later: I now know it is his signature. Compare it with 
the one in the list of Autographs of class of '37 in the volume of Harvardiana which 
belonged to William Allen and now in this collection. ... This ts a remarkable 
instance of how one’s chirography may change. S.H.W.” 


1062. THOREAU’s Copy. CuHapiNn (L. D.). Hand Book of Plants & Fruits or the 
— Vegetable Kingdom. Text illustrations. 2 vols. in one, 12mo, cloth. 


/0. New York, 1843 


WitH THOREAU’S AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE, IN INK, ON INSIDE OF THE FRONT 
Cover, reading,—Henry D. Thoreau. 


1063. THOREAU’s Copy. OswaLp (JoHuN). An Etymological Dictionary of the 
English Language, on a Plan Entirely New. Revised and Improved. 
},~ 12mo, cloth, leather back, foxed. Philadelphia, 1844 


ASSOCIATION Copy. From the collection of Henry D. Thoreau, with his auto- 
graph signature on verso of front cover. This volume was presented to the Con- 
cord Free Public Library and has two library labels pasted on inner front cover, 


stamp on title. 


1064. THOREAU’s Copy. A Report on the Trees and Shrubs Growing Naturally 
in the Forests of Massachusetts. Published Agreeably to an Order of 
/o.- The Legislature, By the Commissioners on the Zoological and Botanical 


Survey of the State. Wuth plates. 8vo, wrappers, cloth back. 
Boston, 1846 


Henry D. THoREAU’s Copy, with his Autograph Signature “Henry D. Thoreau” 
on the inside of the front cover, and beneath this the Autograph Signature of 
“ Blizabeth J. Weir.’ Laid in the volume is a Memorandum in the Autograph 
of Mr. Wakeman, which reads,—‘‘ Thoreau’s autograph appears on inside of front 
cover. Also that of Miss Weir from whom this vol. and Thoreau's Virgil came to me. 
To Thoreau, this botanical work must have been one of the most important in his small 
library, which consisted of only about 200 volumes.” 


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FROM THOREAU’S LIBRARY—MENTIONED BY CHANNING IN 
‘THOREAU THE POET-NATURALIST”’ 


1065. THOREAU’s Copy. Fox (CuHarves J.). History of the Old Township of i 
Dunstable, including, Nashua, Nashville, Hollis, Hudson, Litchfield, 


|Qz and Merrimac, N. H.; Dunstable and Tyngsborough, Mass. Wuth 3 


lithograph views. 12mo, cloth. ; Nashua, 1846 
THOREAU’S COPY AND FORMED PART OF HIS SMALL LIBRARY. With his Auto- 
graph Signature in two places: on first fly-leaf, in pencil,—‘* Henry Thoreau, Con- 


cord, Mass.,’’ and on third fly-leaf, in ink,—‘‘Henry Thoreau.’ Both of these 
signatures are unusual in that he has left out the initial “‘D”’ of his second Christian 


name. 
The purchase of this volume is described in Channing’s “‘Thoreau the Poet- 
Naturalist,’’ on page 34, of the edition of 1912, and reads in part,—‘* Once walking 


in old Dunstable, he much desired the town history by C. J. Fox of Nashua; and, 
knocking, as usual, at the best house, he went in and asked a young lady who 
made her appearance whether she had the book in quest. She had,—it was pro- 
duced. After consulting, Thoreau in his sincere way inquired very modestly 
whether she ‘would not sell it to him.’ I think the plan surprised her, and have 
heard that she smiled; but he produced his wallet, give her the pistareen, and went 
his way rejoicing with the book, which remained in his small library.” 


1066. THOREAU’s Copy. HERNDON (LIEuT.). Exploration of the Valley of the 

Amazon, Made under Direction of the Navy Department, By Wm. 

lO “ Lewis Herndon and Lardner Gibbon, Lieutenants United States Navy. 
“Part I. With lithograph illustrations. 8vo, original cloth. 

Washington, 1853 


THOREAU’S Copy. : ‘ 
Inscribed in two places, in his autograph,—‘‘ Henry D. Thoreau from Horace 


‘Mann.”’ 


PERIODICALS FROM THOREAU’S LIBRARY 


1067. THoREAU’s Cory. Putnam’s Monthly for March 1853, and January, 
February, April, May, and June, 1854. 6 nos. 8vo, original printed 
/Qg2 green wrappers, uncut. Enclosed in a .board slip-case with morocco 
; back, inner cloth protecting wrapper. New York, 1853-1854 
THOREAU’'S Copy, WiTH His AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE, IN PENCIL, IN THE UPPER 

MARGIN OF EACH FRONT WRAPPER. : 


1068. THOREAU’s Copy. Indian Narratives: Containing A Correct and Interest- 
ing History of the Indian Wars, from the Landing of Our Pilgrim Fathers, 


jax 1620, to Gen. Wayne’s Victory, 1794. 12mo, original cloth. 
Claremont, N. H., 1854 


CONTAINS THOREAU’S AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE,—* Henry D. Thoreau,” in two 
places—one in pencil, the other in ink. 


1069. THOREAU’s Copy. Putnam’s Monthly, July 1854. 8vo, original green 
printed wrappers, uncut. New York, 1854 


aa? 
/ 0 THOREAU’S Copy, WitH His AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE, IN PENCIL, WRITTEN 
AT THE TOP OF THE FRONT WRAPPER, IN FULL,—*‘ Henry D. Thoreau.” 


1070. THoREAU’s Copy. SAnrorD (H. S.). The Different Systems of Penal 
Codes in Europe; also, A Report on the Administrative Changes in 


22 France, since the Revolution of 1848. 8vo, cloth, library stencil stamp 
on title, also label on inside of front cover, both of the “Concord Public 
Library”’ the label, however, having a stencil stamp on it stating that 
the volume was sold by the Library. Washington, 1854 


THOREAU’S Copy, with his Autograph Signature, in pencil, on inside of front 
cover,—‘‘H. D. Thoreau.” 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 





THOREAU’S COPY OF WHITMAN’S “LEAVES OF GRASS” 


1071. THOREAU’s Copy. [WuITMAN (WatT).] Leaves of Grass. Frontispiece 
portrait on plain paper. Imperial 8vo, original green cloth, blind-stamped 
sides with rustic lettered title in gilt and triple gilt border on both front 
and back covers, gilt floral sprays and gilt lettered title on backbone, new 

| 00- marbled end-papers. Portrait slightly foxed. Brooklyn, 1855 


HENRY D. THOREAU’S COPY OF THE FIRST ISSUE OF THE FIRST EDITION. Pasted 
at the foot of page 95, is an orange colored slip of paper, written in the autograph 
of Walt Whitman, which reads,—‘*Concord, Mass. '81. Sept. 17. 11% p.m.” 

Laid in the volume is a pencil Memorandum in the Autograph of Mr. Wake- 
man, signed with initials, also a Typewritten letter from Mr. Charles E. Good- 
speed, both of which are relative to this particular volume. Mr. Wakeman's 
memorandum reads,—" This copy of Leaves of Grass came to me from Mr. Sanborn 
through Mr. Goodspeed, as did most of my Thoreau treasures. I quote from his [Mr. 
Goodspeed’s] letter ‘Some years ago, the binding of this book becoming loose Mr. San- 
born had it resewed. The vandal of a bookbinder inserted new end leaves. Mr. Sanborn 
was just able to save that part of one of them which had Thoreau’s autograph.’"’ Below 
this quotation from Mr. Goodspeed’s letter is a note, in the autograph of Mr. 
Wakeman, which reads,—‘‘ Jt also has in Sanborn’s autograph ‘F. B. Sanborn from 
Miss Thoreau. March 1873.” 

Pasted on the front end-leaf of this volume is the original end-leaf to which 
Mr. Goodspeed refers in the sentence in his letter which reads,—‘‘ Mr. Sanborn 
was just able to save that part of one of them which had Thoreau’s autograph.” 


1072. THOREAU’s Copy. THOMSON (J. CockBURN—Translator). Bhagavad- 
Gita: or the Sacred Lay: A Colloquy Between Krishna and Arjuna on 

/Q2 Divine Matters. ... A New Edition of the Sanskrit Text, with a Vocabu- 
“4 lary. Hertford, 1855; The Bhagavad-Gita; or, A Discourse Between 
Krishna and Arjuna on Divine Matters. A Sanskrit Philosophical Poem. 

Hertford, 1855. Together, 2 vols. 12mo, original cloth. Hertford, 1855 


Henry D. THOREAU’S Copy, presented to him by his friend Cholmondeley, and 
in turn Thoreau presented them to A. Bronson Alcott. Accompanyiug these vol- 
umes is Memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, pertaining to these 
two volumes, and which reads,—‘‘ These two volumes were presented to Thoreau by 
his devoted English friend Thomas Cholmondeley and have an inscription to that effect 
in Thoreau’s hand. Thoreau gave them to A. Bronson Alcott whose signature decorated 
both title-pages. Mr. Sanborn's autograph also appears in one volume.” 


1073. THOREAU’s Copy. Fitcu (Asa). First and Second Report on the Noxious, 
Beneficial and Other Insects, of the State of New-York. Made to the 

= State Agricultural Society, Pursuant to an Appropriation for This Pur- 

‘ pose from the Legislature of the State. Wuih illustrations. 8vo, original 
Albany, 1856 


on fly-leaf. 


cloth. 
THOREAU’S AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE,—'' Henry D. Thoreau,’ 


A 


1074. THOREAU’s Copy. Dana (R. H., Jr.). The Seaman’s Friend: Containing 
— A Treatise on Practical Seamanship, With Plates; A Dictionary of Sea 
/O, Terms: Customs and Usages of the Merchant Service; Laws Relating 
to the Practical Duties of Master and Mariners. Ninth Edition.— 
Revised and Corrected. With plates. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1857 


THOREAU’S Copy. Inscribed with autograph signature,—‘‘ Henry D. Thoreau," 
and the signature,—‘‘ Elizabeth J. Weir,” on the fly-leaf. 


THOREAU’S BOOKCASE 


1075. THOREAU’s Bookcase. Made of white wood, stained mahogany color. 
With 5 shelves, built in. Height, 43; width, 3114; depth, 7 inches. 

4 50 This bookcase was made and used by Thoreau. Mr. Wakeman purchased this 

903 bookcase from Mr. C. E. Goodspeed of Boston, who purchased it from Mr. Adams 

Tolman (now deceased) of Concord, Mass., whose father, Mr. George Tolman, 

Curator of the Concord Historical Society, had secured a good many Thoreau Relics. 





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JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER 
Numbers 1076 to 279, inclusive 
FIRST POEM BY WHITTIER TO BE PRESENTED UNDER HIS FULL NAME 


PERICLES. 
By John G. Whittier 


«Pericles at the funeral of his son, did his utmoat 
to preserve his ueual tranguility, and not show any 
outward symptoms of eorrow. But when he was 
to put the arown of flowers on the head of his dead 
son, he could not stifle the transports of his grief, 
which forced ita way in cries, in sobs, and -a flood 
of tears.” 

Rollin. 


“Stand back! atand back! ye mouroers all, 
The father of the dead 

Comes up the long resounding ball, 
With a slow a solemn tread. 

There's gloom upon his lofty brow, 
There's sadness in his eye, 

But a hero’s pride bath nerv'd him now, 
With strength that cannot die. 

He will not weep, as ye have wept, 

Byt calmly gaze upon 

The fpneral shroud, yo have darkly wrapt 
Around his noble son. 


Slow threugh the crowd the warrior past, 
To where his son was laid, 

He raised the covering pall, and cast 
His deep glance on the dead. 

He saw the cold similitude; 
The fixedness of brow; 

He gazed-a hero's hardihood, 
Could not avail bim now. 

He gazed-the bright-eyed boy, that play’d 
In childhood at his knee, 

The proud and high soul’d youth that made 
His age from sadness. free. 


Lavy cold and silent—not a trave 
life was lingering there; 

And as the father knelt to place, 
Around his son’s dark hair, 

The wreath of flowers, that gentle bands 
Had gathered for the dead; 

Then e’en amid his armed banda, 
Affection’s tear was shed. 

The sternness of a hero’s pride; 
A sternness nursed for years 

Was powerful; but it could not bide 
The thronging gush of tears. 


He wept-the strong man bow’d his head 
To agony’s control, 

The memory of the past had shed 
Its bligbtng in his soul. 

Nor deem it an ignoble part. 
By that worn father shown, 

That pride was banished from his beart, 
And vature ruled alone. 

"Twas natare’s high and holy claim, 
Upon his tenderness— 

Should Warrior pride, should dread of shame, 
That feeling e’er suppress? 


Havethill, Mass., 8th mo. 1827. 


[No. 1076] 


1076. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Pericles. BROADSIDE 


Be 


Porm, of 4 stanzas of 12 lines each. 
Haverhill, Mass., 1827 


EXCESSIVELY RARE BALLAD. Mr. Wakeman 
declares this to be Whittier’s first printed poem 
that he signed with his own name [in full] and 
first separate appearance of any of his poems. 

An interesting newspaper clipping, mentioning 
this item, accompanies the broadside. 


[See Reproduction] 


1077. [WHITTIER (JoHN G.).] The Memorial, a 


2- 


Christmas and New Years Offering. Edited 
by F. S. Hf[ill]. Illustrated. 16mo, origi- 
nal morocco, gilt edges, worn. 

FBoston’[1826] 


“The Light in the Binnacle,’’ pp. 172-1843 
was, many years since, identified as Whittier’s, 
by his friend, the Rev. Robert C. Waterston. 

Laid in is a note, in Mr. Wakeman’s hand- 
writing, reading,—‘‘ The first prose of Whittier to 
appear in a book. His first poem in a book ts to 
the Rustic Bard, in the Incidental Poems.” 


ONE OF THE EARLIEST OF WHITTIER’S 
POEMS—ORIGINAL MSS.—UNPUBLISHED 


1078. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH 


[a2 


Manuscript Porm, SIGNED,—‘ To Anna.” 
Consisting of 5 stanzas of six-lines each, 
written on two sheets (one side only) ina 


_ volume of Manuscript poems. 12mo, half 


roan. 


ONE OF THE EARLIES1 OF WHITTIER’S POEMS. 
The poem is dated ‘‘ roth of 5th Mo. 1827,” and 
is signed ‘J. G. Whittier.” 

The volume in which this poem is written — 
belonged to Ann Prime Davis of Portland, 
Maine, and she undoubtedly visited the differ- 
ent poets and requested that they write a poem 
in her blank volume. In all, there are about 15 


manuscript poems. Among the other contributors may be mentioned Mary A. 


Porter, Mary M. Marsh, 


and others. 


Hl. Plummer, Sarah Ann Porter, Catherine Humphrey, 


Laid in isa memorandum by Mr. Wakeman, reading,—‘‘ This is one of the earltest 
of Whittier’s poems and as far as I can learn has never -been collected, ana small 


” 
. 


wonder. S.H. 





Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


WHITTIER’S OWN COPY OF THE VOLUME CONTAINING HIS 
FAMOUS POEM “TO THE RUSTIC BARD” 


1079. [WHITTIER (JoHN G.).] DINSMOOR (ROBERT). Incidental Poems, ac- 
companied with Letters, and a few select pieces, mostly original. By 
Robert Dinsmoor, the ‘“‘Rustic Bard.” 8vo, Boarps, UNCUT, worn, 
30- front and back fly-leaves and several pages of the Glossary at end mis- 
sing. Enclosed in cloth protection wrapper and full crimson straight- 
grain morocco solander case. Haverhill, 1828 


WuitTIER’s Own Copy of the work which contains one of his EARLIEST PRINTED 
Poems,” “J. G. Whittier to the Rustic Bard,” (pp. 248-50, in the Scottish Dialect). 
The name of his sister, Mary W. Caldwell, appears a number of times, in pencil, 
on the title-page, also the date, Nov. 27, 1838. There is inserted an A. L. S. of 
Dinsmoor to A. W. Thayer, referring to a poem in the Scottish Dialect, signed 
“Donald,” also a copy of the poem, in Dinsmoor’s handwriting, signed ‘‘ Rustic 
Bard.”” THE PorEM REFERRED TO AS BEING SIGNED “‘ DONALD,” WAS BY WHITTIER, 
THEN ONLY 19 YEARS OF AGE. 

Bears sales-label from the Whittier sale, signed by S. T. Pickard. 


1080. [WHITTIER (JoHN G.).] American Anecdotes. Original and Select. By 
an American. . [Including ‘‘The Spectre Ship of Salem,” by Whittier.] 
OE 2 vols. 12mo, cloth and boards, uncut. Boston, 1830 


FINE COPIES OF THESE Two RARE VOLUMES. 
Sabin credits Freeman Hunt as being the author, while Cushing attributes the 
work to Lydia Maria Child. 


FIRST EDITION—IN ORIGINAL BOARDS 
1081. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Legends of New England. 12mo, ORIGINAL BOARDS, 
cloth back, with paper label. Enclosed in cloth box-case. 


/ Hartford, 1831! 

.» First Epirion. None of the poems in this volume were ever reprinted except 

‘‘Metacom.’’ Inserted is a very interesting A. L. S. of Whittier (to Mrs. S. T. 
Pickard), referring to this book. 


1082. [WHITTIER (JOHN G.).] PRENTICE (G. D.). Biography of Henry Clay. 


_ Portrait. i2mo, sheep, foxed. Hartford, 1831 
a First Epition. The last three chapters are believed to have been written by 
Whittier. 


Laid in, is an Autograph Letter Signed: ‘‘John G. Whittier,’’ app. Iz2mo, Ames- 
bury, Mass., 1st Mo., 13, 1881. To Charles Dudley Warner. Accompanied by 
stamped addressed envelope. This letter sheds light on the assumption of Whittier’s 
contribution to this work as will be readily seen by the following extract: ... 
““T went to New York to finish Prentice’s life of Henry Clay which lacked two or three 
chapters... ."' 


1083. (WuITTIER (Joun G.).] Prentice (G. D.). Biography of Henry Clay. 
Second Edition, revised. Portrait. 12mo, sheep, marbled edges. 
3 New York, 1831 
Aa 
6 


The last two chapters of this work are attributed to Whittier. This edition, 
however, from page 254 differs from the first edition. Three lengthy and descrip- 
tive letters from Samuel T. Pickard, Whittier’s literary executor, accompany 
this item, upon one is written the following words by Mr. Wakeman: ‘‘ Mr. Pickard 
seems to think the 2nd ed. contains Whittier's matter.” 

A portion of one of Mr. Pickard’s letters, is as follows: ‘“‘I have been looking 
through the two editions of the Life of Clay, with a printer’s eye. They are iden- 
tical, line for line & point for point, until p. 254, except the change in title-page. 
Then 8 pages are inserted (254-261 inclusive). After that to the end there is not 
a change of line, except in pagination, numbering of sections & in last page of 
index. .. . The conclusion I reach is that all Whittier contributed after his N. Y. 
visit was the section of 8 pages, mostly about the ‘Panama Instructions’. But 
perhaps he did something before going to N. Y. Indeed it must have been so if 

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[No. 1083. WuHITTIER (J. G.)—Continued] 


he wrote ‘two or three chapters’. I should say that the chapter about negotiation 
of Ghent treaty, and Note I. (Clay’s letter to Russell) were his work... . 
Prentice & Whittier, both poets, were very much alike in their prose work ... 
but I think it safe to say that pp. 254-261 in 2d Edition are W.’s and possibly 
the chapter about Ghent treaty... .”’ 


FINEST COPY IN EXISTENCE—IN ORIGINAL WRAPPERS 


1084. [WHITTIER (JoHN G.).] Moll Pitcher, | A Poem. | (Quotation, 5 lines,] | 


AS50,- 


double rule. | Boston: | Carter and Hendee, | 1832. 8vo, ORIGINAL 
BLUE PRINTED WRAPPERS, FORE AND LOWER EpGes Uncut. Laid in 
protective folder, boards, gilt lettered title, and enclosed inéa full green 
crushed levant morocco solander case, gilt back, BY BRADSTREET’S. 
Boston: Carter and Hendee, 1832 


MOLL PITCHER, 


A POE M. 


————" If the seeker be of an baute and stomachful carriage, snd maketh 

mernic of the wisdom of thine art, thou mayest gain an empery over his orgulous and 

misbelicving spint, by some full strange, and terrible muisterie, or cunning device, 

peat he may be amort with doleful misgivings.” €..4gripp Note to fbra ket 
rea 





BOSTON: , 
CARTER AND HENDEE. 
1632, 


Tue Finest Copy oF THIS RARE PAMPHLET KNOWN TO Exist. It has both 
wrappers intact and the covers and text throughout are crisp and fresh. In 1884 
Whittier wrote,—‘‘I doubt whether any copy of Moll Pitcher is extant. It was 
a mere pamphlet and only a few copies printed.”’ 

From the J. C. Chamberlain Collection, with bookplate inside front cover of 
folder. : 

[See Reproduction of Title-page] 


1085. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). The Literary Remains of John G. C. Brainard, 


js 


with a Sketch of His Life, by J. G. Whittier. 12mo, original cloth, paper 
label. Hartford [1832] 


First EDITION. 





Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


WITH ORIGINAL MSS. VERSE OF “THE SYCAMORES” WRITTEN BY 
. é WHITTIER ON ONE PAGE 


1086. [WHITTIER (JOHN G.).] [Muirickx (B.L.). The History of Haverhill, Massa- 
chusetts.] 8vo, boards, cloth back, uncut. Laid in red cloth folder and 
enclosed in full red morocco solander case, BY BRADSTREET’S. Title-page 

420 ~ and frontispiece missing, and some leaves torn, stitching loose. 

6 [Haverhill, 1832] 
A LARGE PorRTION OF THIS WoRK WaS WRITTEN BY MR. WHITTIER, WHO, 
WHEN HE LEFT HAVERHILL FOR HARTFORD, TURNED His MANUSCRIPT OVER TO 
Mr. Mirick, WHo Gave Him No CREDIT For IT, AND Dip Not EVEN SEND HIM 
A COPY OF THE Book. This copy bears the inscription on a fly-leaf,—‘*‘ To William 
L. Garrison, from his friend, The Author.’’ Mr. Garrison sent it to Mr. Whittier, 
who, in his indignation, tore out the title-page, the only place where Mirick’s name 
appeared. Mr. Whittier has written on a fly-leaf,—"' History of Haverhill, 1739 
See H. Talent.’”” On p. 159 appears a stanza of ‘‘ The Sycamores,” IN Mr. WuiIt- 
TIER’S HANDWRITING, DIFFERING FROM THE LINE IN His COLLECTED WORKS. 
In the text of that page (year 1739) is an account of the planting of the Sycamores 

by Hugh Talent. 


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1087. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Justice and Expediency; or, Slavery Considered 
with a view to the Rightful and Effectual Remedy, Abolition. 8vo, 
unbound, as issued. Enclosed in cloth protection wrappers and full 

4a0- crimson straight-grain morocco solander case. Haverhill, 1833 


JUSTICE AND EXPEDIENCY ; 


oR, 


SLAVUDRY 
CONSIDERED WITH A VIEW 
Tore 


DIGUIFTL AND BAPASUTAD PAMBDT, 
ABOLITION. 


BY JOHN G WHITTIER. 


“There tea law above all the ensctments of human codes—the came throughout the 
world—the same in @ll time,—euch en it was before the daring genius of Columbus pierced 
the night of ages, and opened to one world the sources of wealth, and power, and know!- 
edge ;—to another all unutterable woes :—ench en it is ad this day, it le the law written be 
dhe Anger of God upon the beart of man; and by that law, anchangealue and clernal whi 
men despise fraud, and loathe rapine, and abbr blood, they shall reject with fodligno thom 
the wild nod quilly funtasy, that man can hold property in man "—LORD BROUGHAM 


HAVERHILL : 
PRINTED BY C. P THAYER, ¢ CO 
1933. 


[No. 1087] 


[Continued 


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[No. 1087. WuHITTIER (J. G.)—Continued] 
First EDITION. he , 
EXCESSIVELY RARE WHITTIER ITEM. Laid in is a letter by Mr. Foley (1906), 
regarding the above work in which he says, ‘‘I know of none, save that in the Essex 
Institute and believe it the rarest Whittier item of all.” 


[See Reproduction of Title-page] 


1088. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Autograph Letter Signed: ‘John G. Whittier.” 
Ip. 4to, Haverhill, Mass., roth of 8th Mo. 1833. To Hon. Wm. Plummer. 


z me AN EXCEEDINGLY DESIRABLE AND LARLY WHITTIER LETTER on the subject of 
bd slavery. The letter commences: “Although a stranger I have taken the liberty to 
: address a line to thee, and to offer for thy perusal, two letters, addressed to the editors 


” 


of the Richmond Va. Times on the subject of Slavery. .. . 


089. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Anti-Slavery Reporter. A Periodical, containing 

Justice and Expediency; or, Slavery considered with a View to its rightful 

and effectual Remedy, Abolition. 8vo, stitched. In green cloth folder, 

lettered in gilt. . | New York, 1833 

ai SECOND EDITION. FINE Copy. The first edition was printed at Haverhill and 
] ow 


bears the same date. This second edition is Number 4, Volume I. 
An interesting note by Mr. Wakeman accompanies this item. 


ONE OF THE SCARCEST WHITTIER ITEMS 


1090. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). The Report and Proceedings of the First Annual 
Meeting of the Providence Anti-Slavery Society. With a Brief Exposi- 
tion of the Principles and Purposes of the Abolitionists. 1I2mo, wrappers, 
foxed. Providence, 1833 


On an accompanying slip, Mr. Wakeman gives the following description of the 
above item: ‘With Whittier’s Poem ‘To William Lloyd Garrison’ now first col- 
lected. This pamphlet is one of the scarcest of the Whittier items. Very few copies 
exist. It was not included in any of the great collections of firs ieditions dispersed 
in the last few years.” 


ONLY A FEW COPIES KNOWN 


1091. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). The Song of the Vermonters. 1779. Printed Broad - 


. side Poem of ‘17 stanzas of 4 lines each. tp. small folio. 
40,- No place, no date [1833?] 


But Few Copigzs KNown. Written by Whittier when a schoolboy, and sent 
to his friend J. T. Buckingham some years later, who published it anonymously 
in the ‘‘New England Magazine”’ in 1833. Not being a ‘‘Quakerly”’ poem it was 
never claimed by Whittier as his, and was generally credited to Ethan Allen (the 
Vermont historian). Nearly forty’ years after it was written it appeared with 
Whittier’s name, and when some controversy arose about its real authorship, 
Whittier wrote a letter to the ‘‘Boston Transcript’’ acknowledging it, in which 
he said in part: ‘‘. . . How the secret [of its authorship] was discovered a few 
years ago, I have never known. I-have never intentionally written anything in 
favor of war, but a great deal against it.’” The poem is reprinted verbatim in 
Whittier’s Life and Letters, Vol. I, pp. 68-70. . The historical notes at the foot 
of the Broadside were also written by Whittier (SEE Historical Mag., Vol. 2, p. 152). 


[See Reproduction] 
092. [WHITTIER (JOHN G.).] The Oasis. Edited by Mrs. Child. Portratts and 


illustrations. 16mo, original cloth. Boston, 1834 
50 FIRST EDITION. With the poems ‘Slave Ships’’ by J. G. Whittier, and “The 
Ale Slave Trader” by Miss Elizabeth H. Whittier. | 


1093. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Mogg Megone. A Poem. 16mo, original cloth, 
contents somewhat fox-marked. Enclosed in brown straight-grain 
morocco box case. Boston, 1836 

First EDITION. 





Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


[WHITTIER (JOHN G.).] The Abolition Cause eventually Triumphant. 
A Sermon, delivered before the Anti-Slavery Society of Haverhill, Mass., 


1094. 


c: Aug. 1836. By Rev. David Root. 8vo, 


EDITED BY WHITTIER, and with a 34-line note by him, on pp. 17-18. 
Not in the Arnold, Foote, and other well-known collections. 


RARE. 


| 
a 


He~all tc the borders! Vermonters, come down, 
‘With yoar bevechse of deer-chin, and jackets of brown ; 
BUY your ef Foolén taps, and your moccasins, come 
To the guthering eammons of trumpet sod drm. 


Come down with your rifles !—let gray wolf and for 
Flow! ow in the shade of their primitive rocks ; 

Let the bear feed securely from pig-pen and stall ; 
Here ‘s a two-legged game for your powder end ball. 


Ox our Socth come the Dutchmen, enveloped in grease 5 
And, arming for bottle, while canting of peace + 

On our East, crafty Moshecht bas gathered bis tend, 

To beng op ovr leaders, and eet oat our land. 


He—el! to the rescue! For Satan shall work 

Neo gain for bie leg?ons of Nampehiro snd York 
They claim our possesa.ons,—tho pitiful kaavee— 
The triffate we pay, shall be prisons and graves 


Let Clinton and Teo Brock,$ with bribes in thoir bande, 
Stith eoek to divide un, and parcel oar lands jp— 

Wo ’ve coats for our traitors, whonver they are; 

The warp is of feathero—the filling of Lar? 4 


Dosis “ okt bey Gaits ’ thpeaten 1, Dower Congress compiarn ? 
Swarms Hempehire in arms on onr borders again ? 

Bark the war-<dogs of Britain aloud on the lake ? 

Let am come p—what they ecn, they ere welcome to tale, 


Whet seo they among us? The pride of onz wealth 
Je comfort, contentment, and labor and health, 

Ad lands which, ae Fresmen, we only hare trod, 
Independent of all, rave the mercice of God. 


Yet we owe no allegience ; we bow te né throne ; 
Our ruler is law, and the law is ovr own ; : 
Onr leaders themselves are our own fellow-men, 
Who can handle the eword, or the scythe, or the pea. 


Our wives ure etl true, and our dauphters are fair, 
Witb weir blue cyce of smiles, and their light owing bau ; 


maade to diaporsees the eenther:, bat it wae promptly resisted. In 1774, 
destroy any person or person whomecever thai should be acceeanry, 
at Westuninaies Court House, 'a 1775. Vide R. JSonsa’ Nervative. 1 
te enfoten then wit borferititic. Io W779, Now 
clam tw about two thirds of i. Congress, powerlees 


Hon. Mesbech Weare, Governor of New Hampshire. 

1 Gov. Cilates of New Yort, 

¢ The New. York sbostfi> and 
from the journal of the proceedings 
remain oc bis father's farm (aad if 
asat wes termed the “ beach sect,” be atlosion to the greet 
ef me“ Yorker” and their adherents was considered & confirmation. 


Exhae Allen's Letter to Céegrese, March 0, 1781. 





Sermon. 
pers, uncut. 


ec ea E EEE 


under tho old Confederation, 
New York. Vermont remonstrated warmly. Congrom threatened. Varmont pobiiebed 
end acsested its ow ebeointe independence. Notwithstanding the threats eff: 
wea edmitiod {nto tbe Unton in 1791, aor existing an an Independent sovereign! 


4!" Rather then tail, C will setive with my tardy Greon Moantatn boys to 


Aug. 1836. By 


1778. 


ses ip BIRO & RADY, Windeor, Vs 
[No. 1091] 


red om al aidos, 
ty for neasty Gfeen years, Willams" Mistory of Vermont, Ge. 


original wrappers, uncut. 
Andover, 1836 
VERY 


THE SONG OF THE VERMONTERS.’ 


Al} briek at theis wheels tl the dark even-fall, 
Then bliths ot the eleigh-ride, the husking, asd bali! 


We *ve sheap on the hill sides ; we 've cows on the plain ; 
And gay-tassoled corn-felds, and rank-growing grein; 
‘There are deer on the mountains ; and wood-pigoons Ay 
From the crack of our moskets, like clouds on the sky. 


And there ’e fiab in oar etroamlets and rivers, which take 
Their course from the hills to our broad-bosomed iake ;* 
Through rock-arched Winooski the salmon leape free, 
And the portly shad followe all fresh from the sea. 


Like # pnn-beam the pickere! glides through his pool + 
And the spotted tront sleepe where the water ie cool, 
Or doris from hie shelter of rock and of root 

At the beaver's quick plunge, or she angier’s puraurt. 


And oura are tho mountains, which awfully rise 

Till they reet their green beads 0 the blue of the skies ; 
And ours are the forests vawasted, unehoro, 

Save whore the wild path of the tempest ia torn: 


And though eavage end wild be this climate of ours, 

And brief be ovr season of fraite snd of flowers, 

Far dbercs the biest rewni cur mountsine which roves, 
Than theeweet summer zephyr, which breathos over slaves 


Horra for Vertost ! for the land which we till 
Mist hava eons to defend her from valloy and hill ; 
Losve the harvest to rot on the field where it grows, 
And the reaping of wheat for the roaping of foes. 


Vrom far Michiscou?s wild valley, to where 
Pooscomssch steals down from his wood-circled lair, 
From Shocticook river to Lutierlock town,— 
Hoel to the rescue! Vermonters, come down ! 


Come York or come Hampahire,—come traitors and knaves ; 
if ye role o’er oor land, ye shall rule o'er our graves : 

Que vow is recorded—our banner unfurled ; 

In the name of Vermont we defy all the world ‘ij 


aD 


® The paliticn) alnory of Vermout tx full of interest. In 1762, New Yoo, by reason of an extraordinary grant of Charles [1, to the Duke of York, claimed & 
Jartedictlon over sbovt sixty townships of which gravta bad beon given by the Gevernor of Now Hampsbire, declaring thoro grants ilfegal. An oltempt wee 
New Youk passed 2 meet despotic lew against the revising Vermonters, and the Goveroor 
offered 9 barge rownrd for the apprehenalon of the celebrated Eiken Allon, ond seven of him assoclates. The proscribed persons ik-furn threatened to “kill and 
akéing ot ansuting in taking apy of them."” Ses Allen's Vindication, 
51777, Vermont declared te Indepondeace. Now York otill urged her claims and attompiod 
Bem pebire also ind claim t@ the whole Stata of Vermonty Marachuscte apeodily followed by pulling fo her 
endeavored to Roep on good terms with all the partios, but ardently favored 


p. 45. Blood was shed 


« ap appeal to the candid sad impartial world’*—denounced Congress, 
the content terminated without much bloodshed, and Vermont 


and Hoa. A. Ton Brock, Presideat of the New Vers Convention. 
those who calankted to tha enthortty of New York were often 
of the Vermont Conacil of public safety v—Citencll of Bafety, 3d Sept. ITT?, 4 a Bs pernitied Lo return howe, ond 
found off to expoct thirty-nine lashes of the seach scat) wotil farther orders 
sea! of Now Hampshire a@xed to the greats, of which te beach 


roughly handled by the Groen Mountain boys. The following te 


from this Coaocil.”” ‘The Instrument of pualeb- 
rod well laid wpon (be naked backs , 


tne Ceapizie cavorne of the mountains, ead mage war with hanes mature af large.—= 


1095. [WHITTIER (Joun G.).] The Abolition Cause eventually Triumphant. 
. Rev. David Root. 8vo, original wrap 


Andover, 1836 


With Epiror1aL NoTES BY WHITTIER on p. 2 and pp. 17-18. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


096. [WHITTIER (JoHN G.).] Right and Wrong in Boston, in 1836. Annual 

Report of the Boston Female Anti-Slavery Society. 16mo, original 

q- wrappers. Enclosed in cloth case, gilt lettered. Boston, 1836 
¢ 


RarE in this form. Immaculate copy. With the poems “‘To the Memory of 
Charles B. Storrs,’’ and ‘‘ Clerical Oppressors,’’ by Whittier. 


097. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Poems written during the Progress of the Abolition 
Question in the United States, between the years 1830 and 1838. Frontis 

piece and vignettes. 16mo, original cloth, worn. Boston, 1837 

First ISSUE OF THE First Epition. This, the earliest issue, ends on page 96. 


1098. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Poems Written during the Progress of the Abolition 

=—- Question in the United States, between the years 1830 and 1838. pp. 103, 

5 16mo, original cloth. Boston, 1837 
First EDITION. 


1099. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Our Countrymen in Chains. PRINTED BROADSIDE 


Poem. Headed with picture of a supplicating slave. Folio. 
(92 New York [1837] 


VERY RARE. 


1100. [WHITTIER (JoHN G.).] Address Read at the Opening of the Pennsylvania 
Hall, on the 15th of Fifth Month, 1838. Leaflet 8pp. Philadelphia, 1838 
} _ FINE Copy oF THE RARE First EpiITIon. There are two issues of this address; 
° one on thin white paper and the other (probably gotten out for presentation pur- 
poses) on THICK CREAM-COLORED PAPER, AS THIS Copy. . 
From the J. C. Chamberlain collection, with bookplate. 


1101. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Poems. 12mo, original morocco, blind stamped, gilt 


edges. Philadelphia, 1838 
g. FIRST EDITION. ; 
Laid in is note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘ This book in ortg- 


inal stamped morocco, gilt edges, is very rare. I have never seen another copy. Prob- 
ably a few copies were put into this pretty binding for presentation purposes.” 


1102. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Poems. 12mo, original cloth, front end-paper pasted 
— down. Philadelphia, 1838 


L FirST EDITION. 


1103. [WHITTIER (JoHN G.).] Narrative of James Williams, An American Slave, 
who was for Several Years a Driver on a Cotton Plantation in Alabama. 
/ aT Portrait of Williams engraved by Patrick Reason {a negro|. 16mo, original 
boards, cloth back. New York: American Anti-Slavery Society, 1838 

FINE Copy OF THE RARE First ISSUE OF TH® First EDITION, published anony- 


mously and written when Whittier was visiting his friend, J. W. Hill, of New 
York. The “gentleman” referred to on p. 98 is, in all probability, Mr. Hill. 


1104. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Narrative of James Williams, An American Slave. 
As issued. 8pp. royal 4to. Enclosed in a red cloth folder, with inner 
cloth wrappers. Boston [1838] 


Hf No. 3 of the Abolitionist’s Library. Mr. Wakeman made the following anno™ 
tation on an accompanying slip, regarding this item: ‘‘In Proceedings of the Amer~ 
@ ican Anti-Slavery Society (N. Y. 1864) is a catalogue of anti-slavery publications in 
America from 1750 to 1863 in which this is stated to have been ‘drawn up by Whit- 
tier’ and in a letter written by Whittier he acknowledges his connection with it.” 
‘“ Presented by the Anti-Slavery Society,”’ is written on top of first page. 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


’ 


105. [WHITTIER (JoHNG.).] “Liberty.” The Image and Superscription on every 
coin issued by the United States of America. 12mo, paper wrappers. 
[Philadelphia] 1838 
With poem by Whittier on p. 54. 


WHITTIER’S OWN COPY 


1106. [WHITTIER (JOHN G.).] History of Pennsylvania Hall, which was destroyed 
by a Mob on the 17th of May, 1838. Colored frontispiece and other tllus- 
4 irutions. 8vo, original cloth, worn, back fly-leaves and end-paper missing. 
/ Philadelphia, 1838 
Inscribed on front end-paper, ‘‘ Presented by the Managers and Stockholders of the 
Pennsylvania Hall Association to the Gifted Author of the Poetical Address Delivered 
at the Dedication, etc.’"’ On p. 59 appears WHITTIER’S ADDRESS. On p. 145, at 
the beginning of the Address of the Pennsylvania State Anti-Slavery Society, 
appears the following, in pencil, in Whittier’s handwriting,—" Written by Chas. 
C. Burleigh and John G. Whittier. The Office of my Paper, the ‘Pennsylvania 
Freeman,’ was in the basement, and was sacked and burned.’’ From Whittier’s 

library, with sales slip, signed by Samuel T. Pickard, on inside of front cover. 


1107. WHITTIER (JoHNG.). Moll Pitcher, and The Minstrel Girl. Poems. 24mo, 
50> original wrappers. Laid in red cloth slip-cover, and.enclosed in full red 
e 


morocco solander case. Philadelphia: Joseph Healy, 1840 
First AND ONLY AUTHORIZED EDITION IN BOOK FORM OF THE POEM “THE 
MINSTREL GIRL.” ‘Moll Pitcher’’ had already appeared in 1832, but anony- 


mously. THis IS THE ONLY COMPLETE EDITION OF THE POEM WITH THE 
AUTHOR'S NAME ON THE TITLE PAGE, 


1108. [WHITTIER (JOHN G.).] The North Star; The Poetry of Freedom, by Her 
» Friends. 16mo, original morocco, blind stamped, gilt edges, worn. 
5. Philadelphia, 1840 
PRESENTATION COPY FROM WHITTIER (PROBABLY TO JAMES T. FIELDS), bearing 
inscription, in Whittier’s handwriting, on front endpaper,—‘‘from the Editor. J. 
G. Whittier,”’ and, on title-page, autograph signature of,—‘‘Jas. T. Fields.” 


109. [WurrtieR (Jon G.).]| The North Star: The Poetry of Freedom, by Her 
Friends. 16mo, original stamped roan, gilt edges, worn, hinges splitting. 
Philadelphia, 1840 

‘ Edited anonymously by Whittier, who, in addition to the preiatory note and 
the poem, pp. v—vii., contributed the poein ‘‘ The Exiles; a Tale of New England,’’ 


“The World’s Convention,’’ and, almost certainly, ‘‘Granada.’’ Among the other 
contributors were Whittier’s sister Elizabeth, James T. Fields and John Pierpont. 


110. [WHITTIER (JOHN G.).] The Christian Keepsake and Missionary Annual. 
1840. Edited by the Rev. John A. Clark. 9 engraved plates. 12mo, 
original stamped leather, gilt edges. Philadelphia [1840] 


First Epririon. FINE Copy. Contains ‘‘The Northern Lights’’ by Whittier. 
Name of ‘Eliza E. Bates’’ written on fly-leaf. 


111. [WHITTIER (JoHN G.).] The Poems of John G. C. Brainard. A New and 
Authentic Collection, with an Original Memoir of His life [by Whittier]. 
Frontispiece and engraved title. 12mo, original boards, leather label, un- 
cut, hinges splitting, name stamped, in ink, on engraved title. 


a Hartford, 1842 


Contains the poem ‘‘To the Memory of J. G. C. Brainard,"’ 4 stanzas of 6 lines 
each, by Whittier. 


112. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Lays of My Home and Other Poems. 12mo, original 
boards, paper label, top edges uncut. Boston, 1843 
First EDITION. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


113. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Ballads, and Other Poems. 32mo, new boards, 
paper label, uncut. London, 1844 
First ENGLISH EDITION. A very uncommon issue. 


1114. [WaittiER (JoHN G.).] LitTEtt (J. S.). The Clay Minstrel; or, National 
Songster. To which is Prefixed a Sketch of the Life, Public Services, 
and Character of Henry Clay. Portrait and woodcuts. 18mo, original 
wrappers, foxed. New York, 1844 

Second Edition enlarged, but First APPEARANCE of Whittier’s ‘“‘Star of the 


West,’ p. 368 and 369, also of “‘Henry Clay,” p. 361. 
SCARCE, especially in original wrappers. 


1115. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). The Stranger in Lowell. 12mo, ORIGINAL WRAP- 

= PERS, uncut, slightly foxed, name erased from front cover. 
5, Boston: Waite, Pierce and Company, 1845 
First Epirion. Laid in, is an Autograph Letter Signed: ‘“F. W. Whittier.” 


3pp. 4to, Portland, Sept. 23, 1845. To his brother, John Greenleaf Whittier. A 
family letter, making reference to the above item. 


POSSIBLY THE ONLY COPY IN EXISTENCE IN ORIGINAL PAPER COVERS 


1116. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Voices of Freedom. Fourth and Complete Edition: 


12mo, original decorated paper covers, worn. Enclosed ‘in cloth box-case- 
—_ . ° 
iq Philadelphia, 1846 
“ Laid in is note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘Only copy known 
with paper covers.” 
There is also laid in, a note from Mr. P. K. Foley, regarding this volume, which 
Mr. Wakeman purchased from him, reading in part,—‘“‘It is indeed a pity that the 
Whittier ‘ Voices’ was not in perfect condition—until another is discovered it is UNIQUE 
IN THE WRAPPERS. I should have mentioned that it formed part of the library of J.C. 
Peabody (who published a volume of original poems, as well as a translation of the 
‘Inferno’)—he was on intimate terms with Whittier and may have received the volume 
from J. G.’s own hands.” 
All of the copies known of this book (in different bindings) bear, on the title, 
a designation such as ‘‘ Fourth and Complete Edition,” “‘ Fifth and Complete Edition,” 
etc. but, as all copies are otherwise alike, it is supposed that these terms are merely 
devices of the publisher to create a fictitious impression of the popularity of the book. 


1117. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Voices of Freedom. Fourth and Complete Edition. 
l I2mo, original cloth. Philadelphia, 1846 
Pad 
6 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM WHITTIER’S MOTHER, with the following inscription 
on the fly-leaf, reading,—‘“‘ Presented to Abigail Quarles by Mrs. Abigail H. Whittier 
mother of the Author.’ And beneath this inscription is another inscription, in a dif- 
ferent hand, reading,—‘‘ Transfer'd by her mother to Mrs. M. F. French.” 

On the end-leaf is an Original Manuscript Poem, in ink, entitled “‘Lines on 
reading ‘New Hampshire’ page 72.’ Signed in ink, at end,—" Wm. Sawyer, Jr.” 
Poem of 4 stanzas of 6 lines each. 


WITH SIGNED INSCRIPTION BY WHITTIER 


1118. [WHITTIER (JoHN G.).] The Supernaturalism of New England, by the 
Author of ‘‘The Stranger in Lowell.’”’ 12mo, contemporary half morocco, 
/0-- gilt top, rubbed. New York, 1847 


First EDITION. 
On the front fly-leaf of the volume is a HALF-PAGE INSCRIPTION BY WHITTIER, 


SIGNED AND DATED, REFERRING TO THE Book, and, at back, is inserted an A. L. S. 
of Whittier, written in 1886, ALSO REFERRING TO THIS BOOK. 


1119. [WxiTTIER (JoHN G.).] The Supernaturalism of New England, by the 
— Author of “The Stranger in Lowell.” 12mo, ORIGINAL WRAPPERS. 
¥ . Enclosed in cloth box-case. New York, 1847 


A SUPERB Copy OF THE RARE FIRST EDITION. 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


1120. [WHITTIER (JoHN G.).] The Supernaturalism of New England. By the 
Author of ‘‘The Stranger in Lowell.” 12mo, original cloth, top edges 


22 uncut. - London, 1847 


r] First ENGLISH EDITION. FINE Copy. Although this has the London imprint 
on the title, it is identical with the first American edition; the title being printed 
for the English market and pasted onto the original sheets. 


WHITTIER’S OWN COPY OF HIS POEMS 


1121. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Poems. Jilustrated by H. Billings. 8vo, original 
/g2 cloth, gilt edges. Boston, 1849 
@ 


WHITTIER’S Own Copy, with his autograph signature and date on front fly-leaf,— 
**John G. Whittier, imo. 3rd, 1869.” 


1122. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). BRoapsiDE. Order of Exercises at the Dedication 
. of The Newbury High School House, Newbury, Nov. 2, 1849. Printed 

iy in two columns. Folio, printed on blue paper, has two holes burnt in the 
first column, but Whittier’s contribution in the second column is intact. 
[Newburyport, 1849] 


With Original Hymn by J. G. Whittier. This Hymn was afterwards collected 
under the title ‘‘Our State.”” Mr. Wakeman’s note says,—‘‘ Very rare. The only 
copy I have ever seen.”’ 


IN ORIGINAL SHEETS, UNBOUND—PROBABLY UNIQUE IN THIS STATE 


1123. [WHITTIER (JoHN G.).] Leaves from Margaret Smith’s Journal in the 
Province of Massachusetts Bay. 1678-9. 12mo, SHEETS, UNSTITCHED 

if “" AND UNBOUND. Enclosed in cloth box-case, marbled edges. 
° Boston, 1849 


First EpITIONn. Inserted is a note in Mr. Wakeman’s writing reading,—*“ Prob- 
ably unique in this condition. I have not heard of another copy.” 


1124. [WHITTIER (JoHN G.).] PALMER (BENNETT). The Canzonet, a Selection 
of Poems. Square 8vo, half roan, binding rubbed. Montpelier, 1849 


| Laer With the following Poems by Whittier,—‘‘To My Friend on the Death of hi§ 
° Sister,’’ ‘“‘The Branded Hand,” ‘‘A Pean written on reading the Proceedings o 
the Buffalo Convention,’’ ‘‘A Dream of Summer,” ‘The Fisherman,’’ *‘ Album 
Verses,”’ ‘‘The Holy Land” (translated), ‘‘The Indian Wedding’’; also two poems 

by Lowell and one by Longfellow. RArE. 

With inscription on fly-leaf,—‘‘J. C. Peabody from the publisher.’’ Also, on the 
same leaf, in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, and signed with initials, is the fol- 
lowing,—‘‘ See Peabody's corrections. p. 150. Peabody was author of a volume of 
poems and a translation of Dante's ‘Inferno’ .. .” 


1125. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). BROADSIDE, Song of the Shoemakers. Tune— 
ee ag _ Printed in 2 columns with border, 8vo. Boston [1850] 
é VERY RARE. POSSIBLY UNIQUE. 


1126. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Songs of Labor, and other Poems. 12mo, BOARDs, 
— UNCUT, and with the paper label. With cloth protecting wrapper. 
a Boston, 1850 


First EpITIOoN. RARE IN BOARDS, UNCuT. With the advertisements, 4pp., at 
front. No advertisements appear in cloth copies. 
The Arnold-Chamberlain copy, with book-label and bookplate. 


1127. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Old Portraits and Modern Sketches. 12mo, original 
35 cloth. Boston, 1850 
6 


First EpITION, First Issuge, the word ‘‘End’’ having been omitted from the 
last page. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


1128. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). BroapsipE. A Tract for the Times! A Sabbath 
Scene. Twenty-seven stanzas printed in double column within ornamental 
/ iiss woodcut borders, on one side of folio sheet. Enclosed in maroon cloth 
folder. No place, June 1850 


FINE Copy of this exceedingly rare item. 


1129. [WHITTIER (JOHN G.).] The Farewell of a Virginian Slave-Mother to Her 
_. Daughter, Sold into Southern Bondage. 16mo, wrappers. 
as [Leeds, 1852] 


Issued as Leeds Anti-Slavery Series, No. 10. 


1130. WHITTIER (Joun G.). Clerical Oppressors. 4pp. 16mo, in green wrappers. 
is Leeds [1852] 
® 


No. 21 of the Leeds Anti-Slavery Series. A practically unknown item. 


131. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Little Eva; Uncle Tom’s Guardian Angel. Poetry 
by John G. Whittier. Music by Manuel Emilio. Composed and most 
Respectfully Dedicated to Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe. Illustrated front 
cover. App. 4to. Boston, 1852 


PRESENTATION COPY TO WHITTIER FROM HORACE GREELEY 


132. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). GREELEY (HorAcE—Editor). The Life and Public 
Services of Henry Clay, down to 1848. By Epes Sargent. Edited and 
Completed at Mr. Clay’s Death, by Horace Greeley. Portrait. 12mo, 
original cloth, frontispiece foxed. ~ Auburn, 1852 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM HORACE GREELEY TO JOHN G. WHITTIER, 
with the following Autograph Inscription, in ink, on the fiy-leaf,—‘* John Greenleaf 
Whittier, Esq. with the respect of Horace Greeley. New York, Aug. 21st, 1852.” 
Besides being a Presentation Copy to Whittier, it contains two poems by him,— 
“Henry Clay” and ‘He is not Fallen.” 

This volume formerly belonged to Mr. Samuel T. Pickard, Whittier’s literary 
executor, as a memorandum by Mr. Wakeman, laid in the volume reads,—*‘ From 
Mr. Pickard, Whittier’s literary executor.” 


1133. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). The Chapel of the Hermits, and Other Poems. 

12mo, cloth. 1 Boston, 1853 

|e Ge First EpIT1ion. There are corrections by Whittier in the text on pages 22 and 76. 

s FROM THE LIBRARY OF JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER, with certificate signed by 
Samuel T. Pickard, Literary Executor, Jan. 1903. 

Tipped in on end-leaf, is an Autograph Letter Signed: ‘“‘John G .Whittier.” 
2pp. 16mo, no place, no date. To Theodore Roosevelt. In this letter the poet 
mentions his poems: ‘‘To Pius I[X,’’ ‘‘The Prisoners of Naples,’’ ‘The Dream of 
Pio Noro,’’ ‘‘From Perugia’’ and ‘‘Italy.’’ ‘‘The Prisoners of Naples,’’ appears 
in this volume. : 


UNRECORDED IN THE WHITTIER BIBLIOGRAPHIES 


1134. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). The Slave-Ship. . 12mo, wrappers. Leeds [1853] 


at Issued as No. 43 of the Leeds Anti-Slavery Series. Mr. Wakeman says that 
this is unknown to any Whittier bibliographer. 


RARE AND UNLISTED BY BIBLIOGRAPHERS OF WHITTIER 


1135. [WHITTIER (JOHN G.).] The Christian Slave. 16mo, wrappers. 
{[Leeds, 1853] 


Zz 
yi No. 52 of the Leeds Anti-Slavery Series. Mr. Wakeman says that this item 
is unknown to any Whittier bibliographer and is rare. 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


HAWTHORNE’S COPY 


1136. WHITTIER (JoHNG.). Literary Recreations and Miscellanies. 12mo, original 
y cloth. Boston, 1854 
‘ , 


“= First EDITION. 
NATHANIEL HAWTHORNE’S COPY, WITH INSCRIPTION, IN HIS HANDWRITING, on 
front end-paper,—‘' Nath'l. Hawthorne, from the Publishers.”’ 


PRESENTATION COPY TO MARY RUSSELL MITFORD 


1137. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Literary Recreations and Miscellanies. 12mo, 
original cloth, library number on back of cover, and label removed. 


/ a Boston, 1854 
@ First EDITION. 

PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Whittier, on front end-paper, read- 
ing,—‘‘ For Miss Mitford. With the Author's regards."’ This volume was evi- 
dently presented to Miss Mitford the year before her death (she died in 1855), 
and is an interesting connecting link between the talented English Novelist and 
our own Quaker Poet. 


WITH A. L. S. BY WHITTIER RELATING TO THE BOOK 


1138. WHITTIER (JouN G.). Literary Recreations and Miscellanies. 12mo, 
/a- original cloth. Boston, 1854 


First EDITION. 

Inserted is an intensely interesting 4-page Autograph Letter Signed by Whittier, 
to James T. Fields, the publisher, reading in part,—‘‘A severe headache has pre- 
vented me from sooner sending the copy for my book or books. I shall call it ‘Essays 
and Literary Recreations’ ...’’ He gives Fields a list of the contents of the pro- 
posed book, instructions regarding the book, etc. 


1139. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). A Sabbath Scene. Jilustrations by Baker, Smuth, and 
~ Andrew. 16mo, original light green glazed wrappers, gilt edges. En- 

22 closed in green buckram portfolio case, gilt lettered on front cover. 
‘ Boston, 1854 


The twenty-second stanza of the first edition (1850) is omitted from this, the 
third edition. An IMMACULATE Copy of this scarce book. 

Inserted is a note in Mr. Wakeman’s writing stating that “This came from 
Mr. Pickard, Whittier’s literary executor.” 


1140. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). The Panorama, and Other Poeins. 12mo, original 
cloth. Boston, 1856 
Hee 
@ 


First EDITION. 

Inserted is 4-page Autograph Letter Signed by Bayarp TayLor, to Whittier, 
April 4th, 1856, thanking him for a copy of ‘“‘The Panorama,”’ sent to him by 
Fields, the publisher, for Whittier, and giving his opinion of the book, etc. 


ONE OF ONLY TWO COPIES OUTSIDE OF THE TALLANT FAMILY. 
ONE OF THE RAREST WHITTIER ITEMS KNOWN 


1141. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). The Sycamores. By John G. Whittier. Spp. 34 
stanzas of 4 lines each, genealogical table at end of poem. 24mo, blue paper 

JO7 covers, the title printed on front cover, an urn on the back cover, the 
Latin inscription ‘Sine labe decus”’ on verso of title-page. Accompany- 

ing this item are five Autograph Letters as below described. I:nclosed in 

a 4to full red straight-grain morocco solander case. Nantucket, 1857 


PRIVATELY PRINTED BY Miss CAROLINE L. TALLANT AS A THANKSGIVING GIFT 
to HER FAMILY. Nor OVER 12 Copies WERE ISSUED. THIS Copy BEARS THE 
INSCRIPTION ‘‘ Mary Abby Dodge, from C. L. T., Sept. 1858." A Copy Was SENT 
to Mr. WHITTIER, BUT IT WAS APPARENTLY LOST, AND MAry ABIGAIL DODGE 


[Continued 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue’ 


[No. 1141. WHITTIER (J. G.)—Continued] 





THE 


SYCAMORES. 


JOBN G. WHITTIER 


NANTUCKET: 
WY ce 





[ACTUAL SIzE] 


(GatL HAMILTON) REPLACED IT WITH THE Copy PRESENTED TO HER BY HER 
INTIMATE FRIEND, Miss TALLANT. The last line of stanza 28 reads: ‘‘ Marks the 
desert’s shifting sand,"’ while in later editions the word ‘‘ Mocks” has been substi- 
tuted for ‘‘Marks.'' Mr. WHITTIER, himself, changed this, at the suggestion of 
JupGE Nott. The Sycamore Trees, from which the poem takes its name, were 
planted by HuGH TALLANT, THE First IrtsH RESIDENT OF HAVERHILL, and a 
famous fiddler, about 1737. 

OUTSIDE OF FAMILY POSSESSION, ONLY Two Copies ARE KNOWN TO ExiIstT— 
ONE PERMANENTLY LODGED IN THE LIBRARY OF THE NANTUCKET HISTORICAL 
SOCIETY AND THE Copy Now DEscrIBED. NO PRIVATE COLLECTION IS KNOWN 
to Possess the issue, and no other copy besides the one described herein, which 
was purchased by Mr. Wakeman at the sale of the Library of John Greenleaf 
Whittier in 1903, has ever been offered at public sale. 

Accompanying the above are five Autograph Letters Signed (three of which 
are addressed to Whittier), and a Copy of an Autograph Letter by Whittier, 
all of which relate to ‘‘The Sycamores.’’ Three of the letters, including two of 
the three addressed to Whittier, are by two descendants of Hugh Tallant. The 
letters comprise,— 

(1) TALLANT (CAROLINE). A. L. S., 4pp. 8vo, Nantucket, roth mo. 15th, 
1857. To John G. Whittier. This letter was written previous to the private 
publication of Mr. Whittier’s poem ‘‘ The Sycamores,” and gives a lengthy account 
of the Tallant family history, and an appreciation of the poem. Portions of the 
letter have cross-lines drawn through them, but the letter is clearly legible. 

(2) TALLANT (CAROLINE). A. L. S. 3pp. 12mo, Hartford, 12th mo, oth, 1857. 
To John G. Whittier. This letter was written in reply to Mr. Whittier’s letter 
relative to the poem, and in this letter Caroline Tallent states that she is enclosing 
‘“‘a new copy of the ballad”’ referring of course to her privately printed issue herein 
catalogued. 

(3) DopGE (Mary ApicalL). A. L. S. 2pp. 8vo, Hamilton, Mass. March a1, 
1862. To John G. Whittier. This is a most remarkable letter, in that it is the 
LETTER WHICH ACCOMPANIED THE Copy oF ‘‘The Sycamores’’ THAT IS HEREIN 
CATALGOUED, and which was sent to Whittier. A portion of her letter reads,— 
‘‘ Now that I am about it I think I will send you a copy of the smallest edition of your 
works that you ever saw—I ‘guess.’ I cant give it to you ‘to keep’ because it was given 
to me by the beautiful and beloved Editor of the work—who is a lineal descendant." 

[Continued 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


[No. 1141. WauurtiER (J. G.)—Continued] 


(4) OWEN (Maria L.). A. L.S. 6pp. 12mo, Springfield, Mass. April 15, 1903. 
To Mr. Stephen H. Wakeman, relative to the edition of ‘‘ The Sycamores”’ which 
was printed by her sister, Caroline Tallant, of about which she writes ‘In our 
family there are six copies of ‘The Sycamores;’ ‘yours and the one belonging to the 
Nantucket Historical Association, in addition, eight in all, are all that I know of in 
existence. I have good reason to think that my sister had but twelve copies printed. 
The Rev. M. S. Dudley wrote a few years ago to ask me how many copies there were 
originally and I replied that although I did not know, I should say perhaps twenty 
or twenty-five at the most. He put this statement into a newspaper article, and it has 
gained some currency amongst those who took an interest in the matter, but I am pretty 
sure now that that was an over-estimate. When the litile book gained such distinction 
at the Whittier sale .. . I recalled the conversation I had with my sister when she 
first showed me the book. I made a list of people that she would have been likely to 
give a copy to and the results all pointed to this later and well-considered estimate of 
an edition of twelve." 

(5) WHITTIER (JOHN GREENLEAF). Copy of an A. L. S. Amesbury, Mass. 
22d 15th mo 1857. To [Miss Caroline Tallant.] This transcript was made by 
Maria L. Owen for Mr. Wakeman from a letter in her possession. In this letter 
Whittier states that he never expected a descendant of Tallant would be called 
up, and that as a matter of fact Hugh Talent [sic] was a pleasant myth to him, 
when writing the ballad. 


[See Reproduction of Front Cover] 


1142. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). The Kanzas Emigrants. BROADSIDE POEM of 7 
stanzas, sung to the tune of ‘Auld Lang Syne.” 18mo, as issued. 

6 = No place [1857] 

4 


VeERY RaRE. Printed on both sides of the sheet, one side contains the Whittier 
poem. 


1143. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Poetical Works. 2 vols. 32mo, original cloth, gilt 
edges. Boston, 1857 


/22 AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Whittier, on front end- 
* paper, reading,—‘‘ Mary E. Carter, from her friends, John G. and Elizabeth Whit- 
tier. Amesbury, 28th, 1oth mo. 1857.” 
Laid in is note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘ This copy is remark- 
able in having Whittier’s name linked with his sister's in the inscription.” 


1144. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). BROADSIDE. Hymns and Songs for the Celebration 
of British West India Emancipation, at Abington, July 30, 1859. [Con- 

5 taining poem by Whittier: “American Liberty,” 6 stanzas of 4 lines each.] 

* — Folio. [Abington?] 1859 


Mr. Wakeman says this poem is uncollected and the BROADSIDE IS VERY RARE 


1145. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). BROADSIDE. Anti-Slavery Hymns for the New 
England Anti-Slavery Convention, Wednesday and Thursday, May 25th 
— and 26th, 1859. [Amongst poems by various contributors, is one entitled: 

i “Sound for the Onset!” By Whittier, 5 verses of 4 lines each.] Folio. 
[Boston] 1859 


Apparently an unrecorded broadside. 


ONE OF THIRTY-FIVE COPIES PRINTED—NONE OF WHICH WERE 
FOR SALE 


1146. [WHITTIER (John enh Proceedings at the Dedication of the Kenoza Club 
House (Great Pond) August 31, 1859. 1I2mo, original wrappers, uncut. 
vd ite In cloth protection folder. Haverhill, 1859 


Only 35 copies printed, none of which were for sale. Contains Whittier’s poem ~ 
““enoza,’” which differs from the version published in his complete works. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


EXCESSIVELY RARE BROADSIDE PRINTING—POSSIBLY UNIQUE 


1147. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). BroapsipE. [Charity.] A poem written by Whit- 


tier’s sister comprising 2 stanzas of 9 lines each. Two or three lines being 
supplied by Whittier himself. Ip. 12mo. Amesbury, 1858 


Amessury, zoth, 2d Mo., 1858. 


I regret that I have nothing of my own fuitable for the 
occafion, but it gives me pleafure to fend the enclofed written by 
my Sifter laft evening, with the exception of two or three lines 
supplied by myéelf. 


May the God of the Poor bleG it for His work of love! 


JOHN G. WHITTIER. 





“ 0: 





The pilgrim and ftranger who, through the day 
Holds over the defert his tracklefs way, 
Where the terrible fands no fhade have known, 
No found of life fave his camel’s moan, 

Hears, at laft, through the mercy of Allah to all, 
From hi: tent-door at evening the Bedouin’s call : 
“* Whoever thou art whofe need is great, 

In the name of God, the Compaffionate 
Aad Merciful One, for thee I wait!” 


For gifts in His name of food and reft 
The tents of (lam of God are bleft, 
Thou, who haft faith in the Chrift above, 
Shall the Koran teach thee the Law of Love ?—= 
Oh Chriftian !—open thy heart and door, 
Cry eait and weft to the wandering poor: 
“* Whoever thou art whofe need is great, 
In the name of Chrift, the Compaffionate 
Aad Merciful One, for thee I wait!” 


Mr. Wakeman on an accompanying slip says: “‘This poem 1s entitled ‘Charity’ 
in the Cambridge edition of Whittier’s Poems and there is ascribed entirely to his 
sister. In the present leaflet the note by Whittier which heads the poem shows that 
he had a hand in it. It was evidently used for some occasion which the leaflet unfor- 
tunately does not disclose. It is dated 1858 and was first published in book form in 
Hazel Blossoms 1875. This very rare item is probably unique. I cannot learn of 
another."’ k 

[See Reproduction] 


WITH AN ORIGINAL MSS. BY WHITTIER AND A. L. S. FROM LOWELL 
TO WHITTIER, RELATING TO POEMS HERE PRINTED, INSERTED 


1148. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Home Ballads and Poems. 12mo, cloth. 


Boston, 1860 


2 First Epition. Inserted opposite the poem ‘‘The Old Burying-Ground” on 


41. 


p. 118, is the ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH Manuscript of two verses signed: “John G. 
Whittier.’ 

Laid in, is an Autograph Letter Signed: “J. R. Lowell.” 4pp. I2mo. Cam- 
bridge, Nov. 4th, 1857. To John G. Whittier. An accompanying slip, written 
by Mr. Wakeman, descriptive of this letter, reads: ‘‘ This im portant and interesting 
letter from Lowell to Whittier refers chiefly to Whittier’s two poems ‘Tritemius and 
‘Skipper Ireson’s Ride’ which appeared respectively in the first and second numbers 
of the newly established ‘Atlantic Monthly’ edited by Lowell and U nderwood. They 
first appeared in‘ Home Ballads’ the letter is now appropriately inserted in that volume. ' 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


1149. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Home Ballads and Poems. 12mo, original cloths 


contents stained at bottom edge. Boston, 1860 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed,—‘‘To William H. H. Dewhurst, 
Py from his friends, John G. and Elizth. H. Whittier.” 


1150. [WuittrEeR (JoHN G.).] A Journal of the Life, Gospel Labors and Christian 
Experiences of that Faithful Minister of Jesus Christ, John Woolman, 

a: — to which are added, His Last Epistle, and Other Writings. 16mo, original 
cloth. Philadelphia, 1860 


FINE Copy. 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy from Whittier’s sister Elizabeth, with inscrip- 


tion, in her handwriting, on front fly-leaf, reading,—‘‘ Margaret C. Winslow. With 
love from E. H. Whittier.” 


RARE PRIVATELY PRINTED POEM 


1151. [WHITTIER (JOHN G.).] Naples. 2pp. 8vo. Tipped on end-leaf of volume 
entitled: ‘‘Helen Ruthven Waterston.”’ 8vo, cloth, gilt edges. 

Boston, 1860 

An extract from Mr. Wakeman’'s note accompanying this item reads:—' Thi® 

privately printed poem is very rare. I have only heard of one other copy. It was writ- 

ten in memory of Helen Ruthven Waterston and is inserted in the memorial privately 


printed by her father in 1860.” 
Laid in also is a letter by Mr. P. K. Foley regarding the volume. 


1152. WHITTIER (JoHNG.). The Quakers Are Out. BROADSIDE POEM. 4 stanza, 
— of 4 lines each. Mounted on an 8vo sheet. No place [1860] 


8. VERY RARE. 


1153. [WHITTIER (JouN G.).] The American Crisis in Relation to Slavery. By 


— John Waddington. 8vo, stitched. London, 1862 
oe. On p. I1, appears Whittier’s Sonnet ‘‘To William H. Seward.’’ An extract 
from Mr. P. K. Foley’s letter, accompanying this item reads in part:—‘‘ That 


Whittier is a rarity, the 1881 (or 84) Seward Memorial containing the alleged first 
appearance in book form—and is there designated W’s ‘lost sonnet’ as it had never 
been collected.”’ 


'154. [WuittieR (JoHN G.).] Harp of Freedom. (Part I.) Oblong 16mo, 


original printed wrappers. New York: Horace Waters [1862] 
5: With the suppressed ‘‘Song of Freedom,” pp. 20-21, by Whittier. 
e Name of ‘Edwin Thompson,”’ written in ink on wrapper. 


1155. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). [GREENWELL (DoraA).] The patience of Hope by 
the Author of ‘““A Present Heaven.’ With an Introduction by John G. 
Whittier. 12mo, cloth, red edges. Boston, 1862 


First EDITION. 


A RARE WHITTIER BROADSIDE 


1156. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). BROADSIDE. ‘‘Song of the Negro Boatman.” Four 
= stanzas. Published by the Supervisory Committee for Recruiting Colored 
Regiments. Broadside, measuring 5°/s by Q"/16 inches. Enclosed in 

2 cloth protection covers. [1863] 


First SEPARATE Epition. The William Harris Arnold copy. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


ONLY COPY OF THIS LEAFLET KNOWN—WITH THE AUTHOR'S MSS. 
CORRECTIONS 


1157. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Whittier’s Corrected Proof Sheet of his Poem, “In 
War Time.’ Leaflet of 4pp. 8vo. A portion torn away from the last 
leaf, mutilating two verses, two others missing entirely, and writing on 
reverse destroyed, 16 VERSES, However, ARE Intact. _ No place [1863] 
Accompanied by The Literary Collector, Vol. II. No. 6. New York, 
April 1904, containing an article on the above and other rare Whittier 
items. Together, 2 pieces. No place and New York [1863]-1904 


No OTHER Copy oF THis LEAFLET KNOWN TO BE IN EXISTENCE. CONTAINS 
CORRECTIONS IN THE AUTOGRAPH OF WHITTIER, ONE VERSE BEING ALMOST 
ENTIRELY CHANGED, as will be noted from the following by comparison of the 
verse as it appears with the autographic corrections inserted in the printed lines:— 

“Then, while [At last] the war net round. us draws[,] 


O Dave Let none [Shall we] complain 
/ f And prove our fealty [And stab with blame] the righttul cause[?] 
And [Or] prove our fealty to the laws{,] 
By patient pain [?]”’ 


The land is red with judgments. Who 
Stands guiltless forth ? 

{Jaye we been faithful as we knew, 

To God and to our brother true, 
‘To Heaven and Earth! 


Jlow faint through din of merchandise 


e And count of gain, 
‘ as seemed to us the captives’ cries ? 
Hogs far away the tears and sighs 


Of souls in pain? 


Fhemyaphile the war net round us draws ; 
7 


ui f- > 
complain 7—__ F : 
reo to BiL-le¢-uecoun ths riohsful cnnsa ae é 
rhe And prove our fealty to the lawa 


BY, By patient pain.§ 
/ 


The levelled gun, tho battle brand 
We may not take ; 
But, calmly loyal, we can stand” 


The frontispiece of the MAGAZINE is a reproduction of this very rare item. 
There is also an interesting article on Whittier by George F. Carter and the 
poem by Whittier, ‘‘To Edward and Elizabeth Gove on the Fifty-Fifth Anni- 
versary of their Marriage,’’ never before published in complete form, according 
to the ‘Literary Collector.” 


[See Reproduction] 


1158. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). In War Time, and Other Poems. 12mo, original 
cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1864 


ee IRST Epition. Inserted, at p. 120, is the last stanza, IN WHITTIER’S HAND- 
WRITING, of ‘‘Our River.’’ Written in response to an attached request for his 
® autograph, but never sent. 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


1159. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Hymn. Written for the Patriotic Dedication of 
the Unitarian Church in San Francisco, January 17, 1864. 2pp. 8vo. 
rd No place, 1864 


Has been extracted from a volume of pamphlets. 


1160. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). National Lyrics. With illustrations by Geo. G. White, 


° H, Fenn, and C. A. Barry. Square 16mo, wrappers. 
Boston: Ticknor and Fields, 1865 


First Epition. The “Introductory Poem,” and ‘‘Laus Deo”’ are here published 
for the first time. 


161. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). A Few AUTOGRAPH LINEs, written o1. the back of 
a letter addressed to him from E. P. Bond, dated Boston, March 5, 1866. 
Boston, 1866 


The lines have no apparent connection with the letter and are almost illegible- 
‘ They are ‘‘jingles’’ or rhymes probably jotted down in an odd moment, and read: 
—-‘‘He teased the miller’s blind cat; Played cross pins on my uncle’s hat [etc.] 


1162. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Prose Works. Frontispiece. 2 vols. 12mo, original 
cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1866 
First COLLECTED EDITION. 
EXCEEDINGLY RARE ISSUE, IN WHITE CLOTH 
1163. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Snow-Bound. A Winter Idyl. Frontispiece. 12mo, 


_ Original white cloth. Boston, 1866 
/00, First ISSUE OF THE First EDITION, with last page numbered. 
Laid in is note, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘I have never seen 


another copy bound in white, like the present example.” 


1164. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Snow-Bound. [First and Second Issues.] Each with 
portrait and vignette. 2 vols. 12mo, cloth. Boston, 1866 


ree 

~ First. EpItTIons, First AND SECOND ISSUES, with numbered and unnumbered 
6 last page. In the First Issue, tipped in on end-leaf, is an Autograph Letter Signed: 
“J. G. W.” 1p. 12mo, Amesbury, 3rd, 11th Mo., 1865. To Mr. Ffields.] An 
interesting letter in which he speaks of making an alteration in one of his poems. 
The Second Issue is AN AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM THE AUTHOR 
to BAYARD TAYLOR, with the following inscription on end-leaf: ‘‘ Bayard Taylor 
from his friend, John G. Whittier, with many thanks for the Story of Kennett. grd, 

7 mo., 1866." [For this Copy of ‘‘Kennett,’’ see No. 1277 in this catalogue.] 


THE RARE LARGE PAPER ISSUE ON THICK COVER 
1165. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Snow-Bound. Portrait and vignette. 8vo, original 


white cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1866 
22: THE VERY RARE LARGE PAPER Copy OF THE First EpITIon. No. 4 of an 
edition of 50 copies on large and thick paper. The ordinary issue was I2mo. 


EXCEEDINGLY FINE Copy. 


1166. WHITTIER (Joun G.). Poetical Works. Complete Edition. 18mo, original 


cloth. Boston, 1867 
/0 opt First ISSUE OF THE DIAMOND EDITION. 
9 Inserted is WHITTIER’S OWN Copy of a memorandum made October 1, 1872, 


between himself as Author and J. R. Osgood & Co. as publishers. In this he 
assigns the copyright of the Diamond Edition of his poems to Osgood and is to 
receive $1000 per year for the term of ten years from date. After that, in lieu 
of annual payments, he’ is to receive a royalty of ten cents on each copy of the 
book sold. This was written out and signed by J. R. Osgood & Co. and signed 
also in autograph by John G. Whittier. Appended to the document is a further 
memorandum dated May 1, 1880, transferring Osgood’s rights to Houghton, 
Mifflin & Co. This is signed by Osgood but not by Whittier. : 

Inserted also is a letter from Ticknor & Fields, dated October 1, 1867, saying 
they enclose check for $3000, copyright on the Diamond Edition. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


PRESENTATION COPY OF HIS MOST FAMOUS POEM 


1167. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Maud Muller. With illustrations by W. J. Hennessy. 

8vo, original full morocco, blind stamped, inner gilt borders, gilt edges. 

3 50 Boston, 1867 
]= First EDITION. 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION INSCRIPTION BY WHITTIER, to L. Thompson, en 
front fly-leaf. 


1168. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Maud Muller. JJlustrated. 8vo, original cloth, gilt 
edges. Boston, 1867 
2 S5.= Fine Copy OF THE First EDITION. 

° Inserted is an extremely interesting one-page Autograph Letter Signed by 
Whittier, March 30, 1877 regarding ‘‘Maud Muller,”” and reading in part,— 
** Since Maud Muller has got on the stage, I take no interest in her, and people are at 
liberty to pronounce her name as they please. . . . The name ‘Muller’ has become 

acclimated in this country, and the Yankee pronunciation would be as in ‘duller’.”’ 


WITH A PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL MSS. INSERTED 


1169. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Mabel Martin. A Harvest Idyl. Jllustrated. * 8vo, 
/9 4D original cloth, gilt edges. Boston, 1867 
peas 


Inserted at p. 32 is AUTOGRAPH PORTION OF THE ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT OF 
‘*Mabel Martin,’’ comprising 17 lines on both sides of a small piece of paper. 
The manuscript varies considerably from the printed version. 


1170. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). The Tent on the Beach, and Other Poems. 12mo» 
— original cloth. Boston, 1867 

7 First EpITION. 
e AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Whittier, on front end- 


paper, ‘‘To Sarah S. Thayer, from her friend, John G. Whittier. Amesbury, Sth 
oth mo. 1868."’ 


1171. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). The Tent on the Beach, and Other Poems. 12mo, 
e= original cloth. Boston, 1867 

@ First EDITION. 
Inserted is an exceptionally interesting 3-page Autograph Letter Signed by 


Whittier, dated 6, I mo. 1867, regarding the’ ‘‘ Palatine,’’ which appears in this 
volume. 


1172. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). The Tent on the Beach, and Other Poems. 12mo, 


original cloth, cover lightly stained. Boston, 1867 
me First EDITION. 
8 Inserted is an extremely interesting 3-page Autograph Letter Signed by Whit- 


tier, dated 9, 2 mo. 1865, referring to the poem ‘‘Laus Deo,’”’ which appears in 
this volume. 


WITH ORIGINAL MSS. VERSE INSERTED 


1173. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). The Tent on the Beach, and Other Poems. 12mo, 
cloth. Boston, 1867 


“5° FIRST EDITION. On an accompanying typewritten slip, Mr. Wakeman says:— 

rea This seems to be the fourth issue of the 1st edition. The text on page 46 was in large 
part again re-written. THE ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT of the second stanza on this 
page, which seems to be a part of the slip sent to Field, Is INSERTED IN THIS Copy 
opposite the verse on page 40."’ 


1174. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Among the Hills, and Other Poems. JJlustrated. 
ais: I2mo, original cloth. Boston, 1869 
@ 


FINE Copy OF THE FIRST EDITION. 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


1175. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Ballads of New England. With illustrations.. 8vo, 
cloth, gilt edges. Boston, 1870 


/ < First Epirion. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy from the author, with the 
. following inscription on end-léaf: ‘‘Mr. & Mrs. Currier, from their friend, John G. 
Whittier, Amesbury 12, I1mo, 1870.” 


1176. WHITTIER (Joun G.). Ballads of New England. Tllustrations. 8vo, 
5- original cloth, gilt, gilt edges. Boston, 1870 


First EDITION. 


ONE OF ONLY TWO COPIES KNOWN 


1177. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Letter from John G. Whittier, To the ‘Friends’ 
2, — Review.” Printed leaflet, 3pp.12mo. Manchester: William Irwin, 1870 


An inserted slip in Mr. Wakeman’s autograph in pencil reads,—‘‘I only know 
of two copies of this very rare Whittier leaflet.” 


WITH TWO A. L. S. BY WHITTIER REGARDING WOOLMAN INSERTED 


1178. WHITTIER (JOHNG.). The Journal of John Woolman. With an Introduction 
b _. by John G. Whittier. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1871 
e First Epition. The Charles B. Foote copy with bookplate by E. D. Frenche 


Inserted are two A. L. S. of Whittier, to Charles B. Foote, regarding some books 
by John Woolman. 


1179. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). The Journal of John Woolman. With an Intro- 
duction by John G. Whittier. 12mo, original cloth, gilt top. 
— Boston, 1871 


e FINE Copy OF THE FIRST EDITION. 

Inserted is a 4-page Autograph Letter Signed by Whittier, to Lucy Larcom, 
with original addressed envelope, regarding this book, 20th, 2nd mo. 1857, reading 
in part,—‘‘I will send you Woolman’s Journal. It is simplicity itself. A record 
of a life of plain unambitious goodness. May it give you as much pleasure and do 
you as much good as it has me—nay more for appreciating and loving such a life. 
1 cannot conform my own to it, or rather to that of the Great Example.” 


1180. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Miriam, and Other Poems. Tllustrated. 12mo, 
3 — original cloth. Boston, 1871 
8 


First EDITION. 


WITH A. L. S. FROM WHITTIER TO LUCY LARCOM, WHO ASSISTED 
HIM IN THE COMPILATION OF THE WORK 


1181, WHITTIER (JouN G.). Child Life: A Collection of Poems, Edited by John 
Greenleaf Whittier. Illustrated. 12mo, original cloth, gilt edges. 


rane Boston, 1872 
Ps First EDITION. 


Inserted is an intensely interesting 3-page Autograph Letter Signed by Whittier, 
to Miss Lucy Larcom (with addressed envelope),, entirely regarding this book, 
with the format of which he says he is very much pleased. 


1182. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). The Pennsylvania Pilgrim, and Other Poems. 
Illustrated. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1872 


regs FINE Copy OF THE FIRST EDITION. 

Inserted is an intensely interesting 4-page Autograph Letter Signed by BAYARD 
TAYLOR, to Whittier, dated December 30th, 1872, acknowledging receipt of a copy 
of ‘‘THE PENNSYLVANIA PILGRIM,” giving his opinion of the book, his own literary 
plans for the future, etc. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


EXCEEDINGLY RARE LEAFLET, WITH AUTOGRAPH INSCRIPTION 
BY WHITTIER 


1183. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). To Edward and Elizabeth Gove, on the Fifty Fifth 
Anniversary of their Marriage, 29th of 8th mo., 1872. 4 pages fodled, 


— containing 19 stanzas of 4 lines each, with printed signature,—‘‘ John 
10 Whittier,’ at the end. 12mo, four-page leaflet, as issued. Enclosed in 
id green cloth protecting case. [Lynn, Mass., 1872] 


A RARE LEAFLET OF FoUR UNNUMBERED PAGES, 7 by 4?/s INCHES, THE TITLE 
AS ABOVE on the first page, the text of the Poem on the second, third and fourth 
pages. ONLY A VERY LIMITED EDITION OF THIS LEAFLET WAS PRINTED FOR DIs- 
TRIBUTION AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVE FAMILY AND THEIR FRIENDS. 
AS THE TITLE INDICATES, THE POEM Was WRITTEN FOR THE WEDDING ANNI- 
VERSARY OF EDWARD AND ELIZABETH GOVE, LIFELONG QUAKER FRIENDS OF THE 
POET. 

This is ONE oF THE Most INTERESTING AND LEAST KNOWN OF WHITTIER’S 
Poems. It is not to be found in any printed collection of Whittier’s writings, the 
poet probably not caring to reprint it on account of its personal character, and 
the publishers and editors of his posthumous collected editions not knowing of it 
because of its great rarity. 

In the top margin of the second page IN THE AUTOGRAPH OF WHITTIER, appears 
the following inscription,—“ Fifty-fifth Anniversary of the Marriage of Edward and 
Elizabeth Gove. 20th 8th mo. 1872.” 

This leaflet formerly belonged to Samuel T. Pickard, Whittier’s literary executor, 
and came into Mr. Wakeman’s possession from Mr. Pickard as a note on the 
inside of cloth protecting case, in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman reads,—‘‘ From 
Mr. Pickard.”’ 


1184. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Complete Poetical Works. Household Edition 
| « I2mo, original cloth. Boston, 1873 
© 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed,—‘‘To Mary E. Sargent, from her 
friend, John G. Whittier, 5th 8mo. 1874." 


1185. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). The Pennsylvania Pilgrim, and Other Poems. 


~  Lllustrated. 12mo. original cloth. Boston, 1873 
/ 0, First EDITION. 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed,—‘‘ Revd. L. Thompson, from his 


friend John G. Whittier, Amesbury, 2nd Mo. 5, 1874.’’ Inserted is A. L. S. of 
Whittier, evidently to Osgood, the publisher of this volume, requesting that he 
make a change in the poem ‘‘Disarmament,’’ appearing in this book. 


EARLY PROOF ISSUE IN THESE FOLDED SHEETS 


1186. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Sumner. Original Poem of 47 stanzas of 4 lines 

_. each. With printed signature. Composed for the Services in Com- 

bay memoration of Charles Sumner, at Music Hall (Boston, Mass.), Tuesday, 
June 9, 1874. 8pp. 8vo, FOLDED SHEETS, PRINTED ON ONE SIDE ONLY. 

(Boston, 1874] 

PRINTED ON ONE SIDE OF PAPER ONLY. 

Ear.Ly Proor Issug, IN FOLDED SHEETS. On page 6, fourth stanza: a printed 
slip with a new fourth stanza, in which the last two lines of the stanza are changed, 
is pasted over the stanza as originally printed. This stanza, printed on the pasted 
slip, with the two new lines appears in the issue as printed by the State of 
Massachusetts. é 

This item came into Mr. Wakeman’s possession through Mr. C. E. Goodspeed 
of Boston, and his letter relating to the same accompanies the item. Mr. Good- 
speed procured these sheets from ‘“‘a young man whose father was concerned with 
the Sumner funeral exercises.” 

This proof contains the stanza on page 2 commencing ‘‘What hath been said, 
I can but say” which was not in the finished Ode as printed in the volume “A 
Memorial, [etc.]'’’. This stanza has never been printed elsewhere. 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


THE EXTREMELY RARE LARGE-TYPE ISSUE—TO BE USED IN READING 
THE “ODE” AT THE MEMORIAL SERVICE—WHITTIER’S OWN COPY 


1187. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Sumner. Original Poem of 47 stanzas of 4 lines each. 


$5. 


With printed signature. Composed for the Services in Commemoration 
of Charles Sumner, at Music Hall (Boston, Mass.), Tuesday, June 9, 
1874. 8pp. small 4to, without printer’s name or place of publication. 
Tied with white silk ribbon. [Boston, 1874] 


EXTREMELY RaRE. Tuis Is THE ISSUE PRINTED BY THE STATE OF MASSA- 
CHUSETTS, AND THIS Copy Is THE ONE SENT TO WHITTIER. AS ATTESTED TO 
BY Mr. SAMUEL T.: PICKARD, WHITTIER’S LITERARY EXECUTOR, IN His LETTER 
Wuicu ACCOMPANIES THE ITEM. When this Ode was read by Prof. Churchill at 
the services, the stanza on page 2 commencing ‘‘What hath been said, I_can but 
say” (not printed elsewhere) had been crossed off the copy which Prof. Churchill 
read and Whittier had written two other stanzas in its place. 

Samuel T. Pickard’s letter, which accompanies this item, reads,— 

‘““T find since writing you that the ‘Broadside’ I wrote about is a pamphlet, and as 
a first edition, very rare, must be valuable. It is the Ode printed large, to be read at 
the memorial service in 1874. There are seven stanzas lacking which are in finished 
Ode. And one stanza not in finished Ode, & never elsewhere printed. But this one 
stanza beginning ‘What hath been said,’ will be found with some change on one of 
note sheets of rst draft. I send you the pamphlet, & think you will find this has a 
value among collectors—as a first edition. . . . The stanzas written after this pamphlet 
was printed are the 11th, r2th, 15, 16, 17, 41, 42. The one in pamphlet & not in 
finished Ode goes between 6 & 7. In the finished Ode are 53 stanzas—in pamphlet 47. 
Dont be in a hurry about selling if you find any competition among buyers. I had 
never until today examined the pamphlet I send. I never saw another coyp of tt. 
It was printed by the State, & this was the copy sent Whittier. S. T. Pickard.”’ 

On the outside of the wrapper containing the item Mr. Wakeman has written,— 
“Only 8 copies known to be in existence.” 


1188. [WuittiER (JoHN G.).] A Memorial of Charles Sumner. Portrait. 8vo, 


n- 


cloth. Boston, 1874 


With the poem ‘“‘Sumner,’’ by Whittier Tipped on end-leaf, is an Autograph 
Letter Signed: ‘‘R. H. Stoddard,”’ June 11, 1874, to Mr. Whittier, in which he gives 
an appreciation of the Sumner Ode. 


189. WHITTIER (JoHn G.). ‘The Prayer of Agassiz,” a poem by Whittier; 


[: 


and ‘‘ Agassiz,” a sonnet by T. W. Parsons. With a letter, by Whittier, 


in answer to the request for a poem on Agassiz. 12mo, stitched. 
Cambridge, 1874 


1190. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Child Life in Prose. Edited by John Greenleaf 


Whittier. Illustrated. 12mo, original cloth, gilt edges. Boston, 1874 


First EpitIon. IN THE VERY FINEST CONDITION IMAGINABLE. 
To find a child’s book, published 50 years ago, in its pristine state as the present 
volume, is a difficult matter. 


WITH A. L. S. FROM WHITTIER INSERTED 


1191. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Hazel-Blossoms. Illustrated. 12mo, original cloth. 


ie 


Boston, 1875 


First EDITION. 

Pasted on back of frontispiece is an interesting 1%4pp. Autograph Letter Signed 
by Whittier, to Osgood, the publisher, Sept. 4, 1874 regarding his poem on Sumner, 
the first poem in ‘‘Hazel-Blossoms’’; reading, in part,—‘‘ The copy for ‘Sumner’ 
is in the hands of Mr. William Howell Reed . . . who is editing the State Mem'l. 
Vol. of the Sumner eulogies He will give you an advance sheet of the poem, with 
the corrections made. . . . I do not wish the Sumner poem to come under head of 
Haze. Biossoms. Let that be reserved for the minor poems." 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


1192. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Hazel-Blossoms. Frontispiece. 12mo, original cloth. 


Boston, 1875 
QV First EDITION. 
t 


Inserted is a 2-page Autograph Letter Signed by Whittier, to Lucy Larcom, 
regarding a poem by his sister, Elizabeth, accompanied by the original addressed 
and stamped envelope. 


1193. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Snow-Bound. A Winter Idyl. Jllustrated. 16mo, 
original cloth. Boston, 1875 
12 
9 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed, ‘‘To Mary E. Sargent from her 
friend, John G. Whittier, 12th mo. 24th, 1875.” 


ONLY COPY OF THIS PAMPHLET KNOWN 


1194. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Haverhill Public Library Dedication. Thursday, 
_. November 11, 1875. [With a poem by Whittier of 8 verses of 4 lines 
Sh each.] 4pp. (last blank). 12mo. Haverhill, 1875 


Mr. Wakeman’s note reads: ‘‘Contains first edition of the poem which appeared 
a year later in the pamphlet. The only copy known to Mr. Foley, see letter’’ [from 
Mr. Foley accompanying this item]. 


195. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Centennial Hymn. [Words by Whittier, music by 
J. K. Paine.] Broadsides consisting of: Rare Trial proof; Advertising 
Sheet; and Regular Sheet. Together, 3 pieces. {Philadelphia, 1876] 


2) WITH A. L. S. BY WHITTIER RELATING TO TITLE OF THE POEM 


1196. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Mabel Martin. A Harvest Idyl. Illustrated. 8vo, 
original cloth, gilt edges. Boston, 1876 


FIRST SEPARATE EDITION. 

Inserted is an intensely interesting 3-page Autograph Letter Signed by Whittier, 
regarding changing the title of this volume from “The Witch's Daughter,” as it 
appeared in ‘‘Home Ballads,” to ‘‘ Mabel Martin. A Harvest Idyl.” 


WITH A. L. S. FROM BRYANT TO WHITTIER AND FROM WHITTIER 
TO THE PUBLISHER, MR. OSGOOD, INSERTED 


1197. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Songs of Three Centuries. 12mo, original cloth. 
Boston, 1876 


i First Epition. Inserted are two Autograph Letters, one by William Cullen 
/ 2 Bryant (Unsigned) to Whittier, the other by Whittier himself, with mention of 
° Bryant’s letter here inserted. Bryant's letter, 1p. 12mo, New York, November 
Toth, 1875, is of great interest, and reads:— 
“Certainly you are at liberty to include in the collection which you are making 
(‘Songs of Three Centuries’) any verses of mine which you are disposed to distinguish 
in that way. Of course, every poet who publishes must be supposed to think well of 
what he writes, but, really, I shall think better of the poems you mention since I 
know that they have found favor in your eyes.” : 
Whittier has written on the lower margin, ‘‘W. C. Bryant neglected to add his 
signature.” - 
A Whittier's letter, signed with his initials, dated, Tuesday Ev. 18 [1875], to Mr. 
Osgood, reads in part as follows:— A ; 
“Thanks for Buchanan vols. But I fear it is too late to make use of them. Fearing 
to delay the work Miss Lared (and) myself on Saturday gave the printers notice that 
we should give them no more copy. . . . I wrote to Bryant for leave to pick his poems, 
and he answered that he is more than willing.” 


1198. WHITTIER (Joun G.). Songs of Three Centuries. 12mo, original cloth. 
Boston, 1876 
f oe First EDITION. 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


LONGFELLOW’S COPY WITH HIS AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE 


1199. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Songs of Three Centuries. 12mo, original cloth, 
somewhat worn. Boston, 1876 


/ <a First Epition. LONGFELLOW’s Copy wiITH His AUTOGRAPH SIGNATURE, 
“Henry W. Longfellow. 1876.’ Also Autograph Note Signed by Miss Bates. 
Among the contributors to the above volume are Whittier, Bryant, Poe, Emer- 
son, Longfellow, Holmes, and Lowell. 


INSCRIBED PRESENTATION COPY FROM WHITTIER 
1200. WHITTIER (Joun G.). Songs of Three Centuries. 12mo, original cloth, 
/o yp gilt top. | Boston, 1876 
© 


First EDITION. 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Author, on front fly- 
leaf,—‘‘ To Mary E. Sargent from her friend, John G. Whittier. 1 mo. 11, 1876.” 


201. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Fitz-Greene Halleck, A Poem, read in Central Park 
in 1877. 12mo, 4-page leaflet. Enclosed in cloth protection covers. 

4 No place, no printer [1877] 

ut RARE. Bears autograph signature of ‘‘John G. Whittier,”’ below the title. 
1201A. [WHITTIER (JoHN G.).] Captain Lefavor’s Forty Years’ Travels at Sea 
and in Foreign Countries. With an Account of His Shipwrecks. Written 

by Himself. Portrait. 16mo, original cloth, gilt, gilt edges. 

Philadelphia, 1877 


With the following Autograph Inscription, ‘‘Salem, August rith, 1880. Rev. 
Dr. Joseph Banvard D. D. From William Lefavor the Author. On his 7oth 
Birthday.” 

Inserted is a printed copy of a letter by Whittier commenting favorably on the 
above story. 


202. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). The River Path. With illustrations. Square 8vo, 
full brown morocco, gilt edges. Boston, 1878 
I} o First SEPARATE EDITION. | FINE Copy. 
@ 


1203. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). The Vision of Echard and other Poems. 12mo, 
cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1878 


AN IMMACULATE Copy OF THE FIRST EDITION. AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION 
Copy from the Author to his friend, E. P. Whipple, with the inscription on fly- 
leaf reading.—‘‘To Edwin P. Whipple from his old friend John G. Whittier. 2d 


goth mo. 1878." 
1204. WHITTIER (JouN G.). The Vision of Echard and Other Poems. 1I2mo, 
_. original cloth. Boston, 1878 
/ I First EDITION. : : ee : 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed,—‘' To Lizzie W. Pickard, from her 


uncle, John G. Whittier, roth mo. 2, 1878.” 


1205. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). The Vision of Echard and Other Poems. 12mo, 
original cloth, gilt top. Boston, 1878 
a First EDITION. 
a 
1206. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). My Lady. Words by John G. Whittier. Music by 
George L. Osgood. Dedicated to Miss Jettie Morrill of Amesbury. 
5pp. 4to. Boston [1879] 


Mounted on verso of front cover is an Autograph Presentation Note Signed: 
“‘ John G. Whittier,’ to Mr. & Mrs. Morrill, instructing them to send this piece 
of music to Jettie. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


207. [WHITTIER (JoHN G.).] Tributes to William Lloyd Garrison, at the Funeral 
Services, May 28, 1879. Frontispiece. 12mo, original cloth. 

Boston, 1879 
Contains poems, ‘‘Garrison,’’ by Whittier, and ‘‘The Day of Small Things,” 
by Lowell. Inserted is an Autograph Letter Signed by Wi1LL1AM LLOYD GARRISON 
x to Charles H. Brainard (to whom the present volume was presented by Garrison’s 
Q children), referring to Whittier, reading in part,—‘‘ You know my estimate of Whit- 
bd tier. He is my favorite among all the living poets of the age. Hts inspirational 
effusions during the Anti-Slavery conflict, in defence of the weak against the strong, 
of the enslaved against the enslaver, had much to do in effecting that revolution in public 

sentiment which has secured to the millions in bondage freedom and citizenship.” 


1208. [WHITTIER (JOHN G.).] JOHNSON (OLIVER). William Lloyd Garrison and 
His Times; or, Sketches of the Anti-Slavery Movement in America, and 
of the Man Who was its Founder and Moral Leader. With an Intro- 
duction by John G. Whittier. Illustrated. 12mo, original cloth. 

Boston, 1879 


First EDITION. 
Inserted is an interesting 3-page Autograph Letter Signed by the Author, dated 


July 17, 1886, regarding a sketch of his own life. 


1209. [WHITTIER (JoHN G.).] Cheerful Words, from the Writings of George 
— Macdonald. Selected by E. C. Brown. With an Introduction by James 
4 T. Fields. 12mo, original cloth. Boston [1880] 


PRESENTATION Copy from Whittier, with inscription, in his handwriting, on 
front end-paper, reading,—‘‘ Charlotte F. Bates, from her friend, John G. Whittier. 


Oak Knoll. 6th mo. 11, 1880.” 


1210. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). The Lost Occasion. BROADSIDE PoEM of 86 lines. 
Ip. narrow royal 8vo. No place [1880] 


/ _ The following manuscript note heads this broadside: “ro copies struck off for 
= Mr. Chas. F. Bradford of Roxbury & one given by him to Mrs. Ticknor & one to my 
dear mother (Mrs. Wm. B. Richards) published in the Atlantic Monthly of April 

1880, by Whittier, the poet.’ 
Mr. Wakeman adds the following note on the report of the item: “‘ First.collected 


in the ‘Kings Missive’ 1881.” 
(See No. 1219 for note by Mr. Wakeman regarding these Whittier ‘‘ Broadsides.”’) 


1211. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). The King’s Missive, and Other Poems. Frontis- 


piece. 12mo, original cloth, gilt top, uncut. Boston, 1881 
ox First EpITION. Inserted is slip, in Whittier’s handwriting, reading,—‘“E. P. 
® Whipple, from his old friend, John G. Whittier.”’ 


212, WHITTIER (JOHN G.). The King’s Missive and Other Poems. Portrait. 
12mo, original cloth, gilt top, untrimmed edges. Boston, 1881 


First EDITION. 


& 
4} 1213. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT MEMORANDUM of Agreement 
between Mr. Whittier and Houghton Mifflin & Co., 3pp. folio, February 2, 
1881. Signed, ‘John G. Whittier,” countersigned, “Houghton Mifflin 
& Co.” 
Accompanying the above is a manilla envelope with a note in pencil in the 


autograph of Mr. Wakeman in reference to the manuscript reading in part,— 
‘Original Manuscript . . . covering the publication of, ‘The King’s Missive and 


, 99 


other Poems’. 


1214. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Autograph Letter Signed, “‘ John G. Whittier,” 24%pp. 
50 8vo, “Amesbury, Ist mo. 3 1881." To “My Dear Friend” [Miss C. F. 


Bates]. 
[Continued 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


[No. 1214. WuirtTiER (J. G.)—Continued] 


1215. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Copy of a Letter. 


4? 


1216. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). 


/ 


Through Dover town in the chill, gray dawn, 
Three women 
With the look of innocence suffering wrong, 
And a murmur of prayer which was half 


Bared to the waist, for the north wind's grip 
And keener 'sting of the constable’s whip, 
The blood that followed each hissing blow 
Froze as it sprinkled the winter snow. 


Priest and ruler, boy and maid 
Followed the disma 


A charming portion of this delightful letter reads,—‘‘I heard a story of two little 
girls in Wells Maine, who, at the approach of winter & just as the snow begins to fall 
kneel down && kiss the bare Earth, and bid it good by. I wonder what put it into their 
little heads. . . .”’ 

Accompanying the above is a manilla envelope with a note in ink relating to 
the letter reading,—‘‘ Referring to a contemplaied compilation from his poems (by 
Charlotte Fiske Bates, to whom the letter is addressed).”’ 


(An Autobiographical Sketch). 
8vo, UNBOUND, AS ISSUED, enclosed in cloth protection covers. Some- 
what defective; small portion missing, injuring some words. 

[Amesbury, 1882] 


EXTREMELY RARE. On the back is written the word ‘‘ AUTOBIOGRAPHY.”’ 
Laid in is a slip, in Mr. Wakeman’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘ The word ‘Auto- 
biography’ in my opinion is in Whittier’s handwriting.” 


Then on they went, in the waning day, 
Through Seabrook woods a weariful way, 
rh pe salt meadows and sand-hills bare, 
And glimpses of blue sea here and there. 


By the meeting-house in Salisbury town, 

The sufferers stood, as the sun went down, 

Bare for the lash!  pitying night, 

Drop swift thy curtain and hide the sight! 7 ae 
: WL ras gf 


, at the cart-tail drawn ; 


Un fe eye get was a 


With shame apasogecstesaes ae 
The Salisbury constable dropped his whip. 


cavalcade, 


And from door and window open thrown 
Looked and wondered gaffer and crone. 


*“*God is our witfiess,” the victims cried, 
“We suffer for Him who for all men died ; 
The wrong ye do has been done before, 

We bear the stripes that the Master bore!— 


*‘And thou. O Richard Waldron, for whom 
We hear the feet of a coming doom, 

On thy cruel heart and thy hand of wrong 
Vengeance is sure though it tarry long. 


**In the light of the Lord, a flame we see 
Climb and kindle a proud roof-tree, 

And beneath it an old man lying dead 
With stains of blood on his head.” 


**Smite Goodman Hate-Evil! harder still,” 
The magistrate cried, *‘lay on with a will! 
Drive out of their bodies the Father of Lies, 


-*This warrant means murder foul and red ; 
Cursed is he who serves it,” he said. 


««Show me the order, and meanwhile strike 
A blow at your peril !" said Justice Pike. 
Of all the rulers the land possessed, 
Wisest and boldest was he and best. 


He scoffea at witchcraft; the priest he met 
As man meets man; his feet he set 

Beyond his dark age, standing upright, 
Soul-free, with his face to the morning light. 


He read the warrant: ‘‘7hese convey ~ 


From our precincts; at every town on the way 
Gtve each ten lashes." ‘*God judge the brute! 


I tread his order under my foot! 


“«By hearth and home, by sisters and wives 


whe 


Who through them préaches and prophesies !” 


And mothers and daughters bless our lives, 
We are less than men if we make is 
Our scorn of this shame of woman ! 


[No. 1218] 


ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT Signed, ‘‘ John 


G. Whittier,”’ with title.—‘‘ The Friends.” Manuscript of about NINE 


— HUNDRED AND Sixty WorbDs, written on eight 8vo sheets, with altera- 


tions and corrections in the autograph of the author. Printers’ slip at 
head. Autograph Note Signed, ‘‘John G. Whittier,’ 1p. small 4to, 
Amesbury 25, 2d. mo. 1881, laid in with the Manuscript. All stitched 
together with ribbon. 

IMPORTANT ITEM, not alone because of the interest contained therein, but be- 


cause “Whittier Manuscripts are very scarce now’’—(From a pencil inscription 
in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman). 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


1217. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Autograph Letter Signed, “John G. Whittier.” 
App. 4to, Danvers, March 26, /82. To “ My dear friend” [Charlotte 
Fiske Bates]. . 


/ 0, = EXCEEDINGLY INTERESTING LETTER, WITH REFERENCE TO LONGFELLOW’S 
e Death, reading in part,—‘‘ To-day is the funeral of Longfellow! A mighty loss to 
us all. But his beautiful life has been well lived . . . and his great fame is secure. 
I was in Boston for some days and heard that he wished to see me. As soon as I was 
able (I was suffering all the time from neuralgia) a friend went with me in a carriage 
a week ago to-day. I was told that he was so much more ill than usual that he could 
not see me. I was sorry then, but much more sorry now. ... I know the sickness 
and death of thy great & good friend & neighbor must have made the past week a very 
anxious and very sad one. I wish I could have been at the funeral... . 
‘“‘T wish I could put in words all I feel in regard to the death of the great singer, but 
I cannot write... .” 


EXCEEDINGLY RARE BROADSIDE 


1218. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). How the Women went from Dover. 1662. BROAD- 
SIDE of 30 stanzas of 4 lines each, written in couplet form. Ip. large 4to. 
Enclosed in a red cloth folder, with inner flaps. 

59 No place, no date [before 1883?] 


292? Or GREAT Rarity. APPARENTLY THE FIRST Copy TO BE OFFERED AT PUBLIC 
SALE. 

WITH CORRECTIONS AND AN EXPLANATORY NOTATION OF THE TEXT IN THE 
AUTOGRAPH OF WHITTIER. The note reads: ‘The warrant of Major Waldron dated 
at Dover Dec. 22, 1662, commanded the constables of the towns of Dover, Hampton, 
Salisbury, Newbury, Rowley, Ipswich ... Lynn, Boston, Roxbury and Dedham 
to tie Ann Colman, Mary Tomkins and Alice Ambrose to the tail of a cart, and draw- 
ing the cart through the several towns to whip them on thew naked backs ten stripes 
each in each town until they had passed beyond the settlements. The warrant was 
executed at Dover & Hampton, but at Salisbury the constable refused to obey it. The 
towns people under the influence of Major Robul Pike who was an advocate of religious 
freedom, sustained him. The Quakers as was their wont, prophesied against Major 
Waldron, and saw as they supposed the fulfillment of their prophecy when, some years 
after he was killed by the Indians.” 

Two typewritten sheets showing the variations between the broadside and 
book-form, is enclosed. 

This poem was included in ‘‘The Bay of Seven Islands,” 1883. 

(See No. 1219, for Note by Mr. Wakeman regarding these Whittier “‘ Broadsides..:’ 


[See Reproduction on Preceding Page] 


1219. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). A Summer Pilgrimage. PRINTED BROADSIDE POEM, 
in two columns, 12 stanzas of 8 lines each. Proof sheet, one page. 4to, one 
sheet, as issued. Enclosed in red cloth folding case. 


20.~ No place or date [before 1883] 


RARE BROADSIDE, WITH THREE AUTOGRAPH CORRECTIONS BY WHITTIER (1 and 2) 
Second stanza, line 7, the words ‘“‘him’’ and “‘new”’ have lines drawn through 
them and the words ‘‘he’’ and ‘‘keen’’ substituted; (3) Third stanza, line 8, the 
word ‘‘weary”’ has a line through it and the word “lowland” substituted. 

This broadside varies from the poém as printed in the work “Bay of Seven 
Islands’’ which was published in 1883. The following are the variations,— 

Broadside —‘‘from doubts and cares” 


Book-form—“‘ burdening cares”’ 


Broadside —‘‘I go to feel the freshening air 

On paler cheek and thinning hair,” 
Book-form—‘‘I go to meet the winds of morn, 

Blown down the hill gaps, mountain-born,”’ 


Broadside —‘‘ Dodona’s spell-rapt priestess”’ 


Book-form—‘‘ Of the old spell-rapt priestess”’ 
[Continued 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


[No. 1219. WHITTIER (J. G.)—Continued] 


Broadside —‘‘ That all fair shows of morn and even 
Reflect their archetypes in heaven,” 
Book-form—‘‘ That Natures forms of loveliness 
_ Their heavenly archetypes confess,’ 


Broadside —‘‘Our weak-rayed vision only sees 

The dream of God’s realities. 

Beyond this pleasing masquerade 

Of forms and hues that flit and fade,”’ 
Book-form—“ Yet not unblessed is he who sees 

Shadows of God’s realities, 

And knows beyond this masquerade 

Of shape and color, light and shade,” 
Broadside —‘‘moons may fill and wane”’ 
Book-form—‘‘ moons may round again”’ 


Broadsde —* Mutterhorn”’ 
Book-form—‘‘Matterhorn” 


A SUMMER PILGRIMAGE. 


To kneel before some saintly shrine, 
To breathe the health of airs divine, 
Or bathe where sacred rivers flow, 

The cowled and turbaned pilgrims go. 
I too, a palmer, take, as they 

With staff and scallop-shell, my way 
Tofee)l from doubts apd cares and ills, 
The strong uplifting of the hills. 


The gears are many since, at first, 

For dreamed-of wonders all athisst, 

I saw on Winnepisaukee fall 

The shadow of the mountain wall. 

Ab! where are they who sailed with me 
The beautiful island-studded sea? 

And am I dim whose sew surprise 
Flashed out from such unclouded eyes? 


Still, when the sun of sammer burns, 
My longing for the hills returns ; 

And northward, leaving:at my back 
The warm vaie of the Mervimac, 

I go to feel the fressening air 

Ca paler cheek and thinning hair, 


Aad if, by fond illusion, bere 

The earth to heaven seems drawing aear, 
Aad yon outlying range invites 

To other and serener heights 

Scarce hid behind its topmost swell, 

The shiming Mounts Delectable ! 

A dream may hint of truth no less 

Than the sharp light of wakefulness. 


As through her veil of incense smoke 
Dodona’s spell-rapt priestess spoke, 
More than her heathen oracle 

May not this trance of sunset tell, 
That all fair shows of morn and even 
Reflect their archetypes in heaven, 
Fashioned like Israel's ark alone 
From patterns in the Mount made known? 


A holier beauty overbroods 

These fair and faint similitndes ; 

Our weak-rayed vision only sees 

The dreams of God’s realities. 
Beyond this pleasing masquerade 

Of forms and hoes that ditand de, 
And dawn and set, 20¢ wax and wane, 
Eteraa! verities remain. 


O gems of sapphire, granite set! 


Breathe eceat of pines, and satisfy 
f° O hills that charmed horizons fret! 


The hunger of a waawy eye. SO fe 
Curt I know how fair your morns can break, 


Laid in is a memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, and signed with 
his initials, reading,—‘‘ The broadsides in this collection from Mr. Pickard are not 
printed proofs but broadsides in the true sense of the word. I quote from a letter from 
Mr. Pickard ‘Mr. Brown an Amesbury printer, was occasionally called upon to put 
in type the poets manuscripts. For such service B. made no charge but was free to ask 
for books and manuscripts & Whittier never refused.’ S. H. W.” 

There is a tear in the left-hand and right-hand margins, but not entering the 
text. 

The above broadside formerly belonged to Mr. Samuel T. Pickard, Whittier's 
literary executor, from whom Mr. Wakeman secured the item. 


[See Reproduction of Top Portion] 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


1220. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). The Bay of Seven Islands, and Other Poems. Frontis- 


piece. 12mo, original cloth, gilt top, uncut. Boston, 1883 

- FIRST EDITION. 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Whittier, on front end- 
- paper,—'‘ Lizzie W. Pickard, from her uncle, John G. Whittier, 11 Mo. 6, 1883."" 


An interesting family association item. 


1221. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). The Bay of Seven Islands, and Other Poems. Frontzs- 


piece. 12mo, original cloth, gilt top, uncut. Boston, 1883 
“~ FIRST EDITION. ‘ 
r Inserted is a one-page Autograph Letter Signed by Whittier, referring, almost 


without a doubt, to this book. 


3222. [WHITTIER (JoHN G.).] Letters of Lydia Mary Child. With a Biographical 
Introduction by John G. Whittier and an Appendix by Wendell Phillips. 
Portrait. 12mo, original cloth, uncut. Boston, 1883 


ies First Epition. AN ADVANCE Copy, AMONG THE FIRST ISSUED FROM THE 
. PRESS, with the Copyright dated 1882, and the Autograph Inscription by the 
Author, also dated 1882, the same reading as follows, ““To Mrs. E. P. Whipple 

from her frd John G. Whittier. 11th mo. 18, 1882.” 
Inserted in an Autograph Letter Signed by the Author addressed to Mrs. E. P. 
Whipple, reading in part as follows: ‘“‘I return the proofs of my little tribute with 
some additions. Perhaps Mr. Ticknor will deed me a revised proof of i before it ts 

printed off.”’ etc. With stamped envelope. 


223. [WHITTIER (JOHN G.).] A Happy New Year. 1884. Carrier’s Address. 
8vo, wrappers. No place [1884] 
With Whittier’s poem ‘‘The Frost Spirit,’’ also a poem by Shelley. 


1224. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Jack in the Pulpit. Edited by J.G. Whittier. Wath 
§ full-page colored designs, all, excepting title, with selection from text. 
Small 4to, colored pictorial boards. [New York, 1884] 


FINE Copy. This is not the cheaper edition, which was issued minus the pic- 
torial boards, introduction and text. 


VERY RARE FOLDED LEAFLET WITH A. L. S. BY WHITTIER ON 
THIRD PAGE 


1225. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). The Two Elizabeths. BROADSIDE POEM of 20 stanzas 

of 4 lines each. Enclosed in a red cloth folder, gilt lettered on obverse 

30 - cover, inner cloth flaps. No place [1885] 
@ 


Accompanying this item is a typewritten amplified description by Mr. Wakeman 
as follows: “The Poem was read at the unveiling of the bust of Elizabeth Fry 
at the Friends’ School, Providence, R. I., in 1885. It was included in ‘Saint 
Gregory’s Guest and Recent Poems,’ 1886. It varies from the book-form in the 
following: Broadside:—A mole-blind zealot, Book-form: A blinded zealot; 
Broadside: Sweet pathetic face, Book-form: Sad pathetic face; Broadside: to 
blind guides, Book-form: to the blind; Broadside: the paths wherein she trod, 
Book-form: the difficult paths... .” 

THERE ARE SEVERAL AUTOGRAPH CORRECTIONS BY WHITTIER. One whole 
stanza is marked out and inserted in the margin are the altered lines, reading, 

‘*To their sad level by compassion led 
One with the low and vile herself she made, 
While thankless Hunger mocked the hand that fed, 

And laughed to scorn her piteous masquerade.” 
which agrees with the book-form except the one word, “‘hunger”’ which appears 
as ‘‘misery”’ in the book-form. The line, ‘‘Marred the fine presence God had 
made so fair” is altered by Whittier to read,—‘‘ Marred her calm presence: God 
had made her fair.” The line, ‘‘Her only guidance was his voice within”’ is altered 
to, ‘‘And heard the summons of His voice within,’’ the book-form being still dif- 
ferent, and reading, ‘‘And knew the summons.” 

The prefatory note and one stanza of each part is omitted in the broadside. 
(See No. 1219 for note by Mr. Wakeman regarding these Whittier “‘ Broadsides.”’) 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


1226. WHITTIER (JOHN G.) The Reunion. Read Sept. 10th, 1885, to the Surviv- 


ing Students of Haverhill Academy in 1827-28. Ip. 12mo. 
No place [1885] 


= 
A First EpIt10on. This fine poem consists of 13 stanzas of 4 lines each. On the 
second leaf, is an Autograph Letter Signed: ‘‘John G. Whittier.” Ip. I2mo, 
Danvers, 9th mo. 13, 1885. To Miss Agnes Aubére. Accompanied by stamped 
addressed envelope. 
Mr. Wakeman’s note reads: ‘‘ This leaflet and first edition is very rare and I canno 
learn of another copy. The letter written by Whittier (referring to the Reunion) on 
the 3rd page of the leaflet makes it particularly interesting.” 


WHITTIER’S OWN COPY AND THE ONLY ONE KNOWN 


1227. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). BRoapsIDE. ‘‘Revelation.” 12 stanzas of 5 lines 


each. 1p. folio. Enclosed in maroon cloth folder. [1886] 
/ 2 _— First AND ONLY SEPARATE PUBLICATION OF THIS POEM. It contains one stanza 
e not elsewhere printed. No other copy appears to have been offered at public 


sale, this being the identical copy from the sale of Whittier’s library, number 198 
of that sale. (See No. 1219 for Note by Mr. Wakeman regarding these Whittier 


‘* Broadsides.’’) 


WITH WHITTIER’S MSS. CORRECTIONS 


- 1228. WuitTIER (Jon G.). BROADSIDE Porm; “On the Big Horn.” 1p. folio. 
Witn CoRRECTIONS AND ADDITIONS IN WHITTIER’S AUTOGRAPH. En- 
closed in maroon cloth folder. No place, 1886 


<a 
20, This Poem, written in 1886, commemorates the 1oth anniversary of the mas- 
sacre of Custer’s forces on the Big Horn by Rain-in-the-Face. This Chief after- 
ward sought to enter the Indian School at Hampton, Va., but was excluded on 


account of his age. 
(See No. 1219 for Note by Mr. Wakeman regarding these Whittier “ Broadsides.’’) 


1229. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). BROADSIDE Poem of: ‘‘To a Cape Ann Schooner.” 
16mo. Oak Knoll, 3d mo., 23, 1886. Oak Knoll, 1886 


3. But few copies have survived. (See No. 1219 for note by Mr. Wakeman regard- 
ing these Whittier ‘‘ Broadsides.’’) 


1230. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Revelation. BROADSIDE Porm of II stanzas of 4 
lines each. Ip. folio. [Amesbury, 1886] 


et Mr. Wakeman states that the final version of this poem consists of 12 stanzas, 
s adding: ‘‘ Another broadside in this collection contains 12 stanzas.” 
(See No. 1219 for Mr. Wakeman’'s note regarding these Whittier ‘* Broadsides.’’) 


WITH ORIGINAL MSS. OF ONE STANZA INSERTED 


1231. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Saint Gregory’s Guest and Recent Poems. 1I2mo, 
original vellum wrappers, gilt, uncut. Bosten, 1886 


5. = First EDITION. Inserted opposite the last verse on page 47 of text is the ORIG- 

@  INAL AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT IN WHITTIER’S WRITING OF THE NINTH STANZA, 
of 4 lines. : 

There is also inserted an Original Autograph Letter Signed by Oliver Wendell 

Holmes, addressed to Whittier, April 23rd, 1886, acknowledging receipt of the 


above book, commenting on the same, saying in part, ‘« | . Your book comes at 


the right moment—easily read, delightful to read and leaving a perfume which will last 
me across the Atlantic. I shall have many questions asked me about you, and you 


may guess how I shall answer them.” 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


1232. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Saint Gregory’s Guest and Recent Poems. I2mo, 


[3- 


original wrappers, uncut. Boston, 1886 


First EDITION. 
AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy, inscribed, ‘‘ Lizzie W. Pickard, from her Uncle, 
John G. Whittier. Amesbury, 4 Mo. 17, 1886.” 


1233. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Saint Gregory’s Guest and Recent Poems. 12mo, 


ye 


original wrappers, uncut. Boston, 1886 
First EDITION. 


1234. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Facsimile leaflet. [Acknowledgment of Birthday 


Remembrances.] 16mo, Oak Knoll, Danvers, 12th mo., 19, 1887. 
Oak Knoll, 1887 


On the recto of leaflet, is a facsimile acknowledgement to Whittier’s friends 
for their kind tokens of remembrance on his birthday. At the bottom of obverse, 
and whole of reverse side, is AN AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED: ‘‘John G. Whittier.” 
To an unnamed person. In this communication the poet thanks his correspondent 
for a telegram sent to him on his birthday. Whittier mentions Miss Lucy Larcom 
in this letter. 

Luther S. Livingston in a letter to Mr. Wakeman (laid in) says that he had 
never seen or heard of this item, to which the latter makes this pencil annotation: 
*‘ Neither did I.” 


ONLY COPY KNOWN—PRIVATELY PRINTED 


1235. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). R.S.S. At Deer Island on the Merrimack. 1888. 


12mo leaflet, broadside form, creased twice. 


in the Autograph of the Poet appears on this Broadside: ‘‘ For 


a No place: Privately printed [1888] 
I 6. The following, 


the ‘Independent.’ John G. Whittier, Amesbury, r1mo. 4, 1888. No proof is neces- 
sary.’’ This sonnet was published in ‘‘At Sundown,” the privately printed issue, 
1890, with a few variations in the punctuation, the word “‘watched”’ for “saw” 
in the sixth line, and the omission of the date. 

In a letter from Mr. S. T. Pickard, Whittier’s biographer, he says: “R. S. S. 
was Richard S. Spofford, the husband of Mrs. Harriet Prescott Spofford ...a 
dear friend of Whittier... .” 

Mr. Wakeman’s note regarding this item, reads: ‘‘This privately printed leaflet 
#s so rare that it was unknown to Mr. Currier when I called his attention to it. I do 
not know of another copy. It was evidently printed for private distribution and this 
copy was sent to the Independent where it was first printed.” 


FROM THE AUTHOR’S OWN COLLECTION 


1236. [WHITTIER (JOHN G.).] BROADSIDE [‘‘One of the Signers’’]. Poem of 12 


1 


stanzas, 4 lines each. Oblong 4to, folded. Enclosed in maroon cloth 
folder. [Amesbury, 1888] 


First APPEARANCE IN TYPE OF THIS POEM ON JOSIAH BARTLETT. It was made 
for the use of the reader of the poem at the unveiling of the statue of Bartlett, 
and ONLY Two OR THREE COPIES WERE PRINTED. It is the poet’s own copy 
having been sold with his library and was number 199 of that sale. (See the two 
following numbers for variations of this Poem.) 


1237. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). For the Unveiling of the Statue of Gov. Bartlett’ 


Ipspse 


BROADSIDE PoeEM of 8 stanzas of 4 lines each. Accompanied by a stamped 
addressed envelope by Whittier. Together, 2 pieces. No place [1888] 


THE BROADSIDE CONTAINS SEVERAL CORRECTIONS IN THE AUTOGRAPH OF 
WHITTIER. On an accompanying note, Mr. Wakeman gives an amplified descrip- 
tion of this interesting item, part of which follows: ‘‘The title of this poem was 
afterwards changed to ‘One of the Signers’ and the poem was much changed and length- 
ened to 13 stanzas. In this form one or two copies were made for the use of the reader 
at the unveiling of the statue and had the changed title and the 5 additional stanzas. 
The present form (in 8 stanzas) is therefore a unique Whittier item. The 13 stanza 
variety is also in this collection.” 

(See No. 1219 for Mr. Wakeman’s note regarding these Whittier ‘‘ Broadsides."’) 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


EXCEEDINGLY RARE—WITH THE ORIGINAL MSS. INSERTED 


1238. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). One of the Signers. A Poem. By John Greenleaf 
Whittier, with Autograph Verses, Read at the Unveiling of the Josiah 

— Bartlett Statue, at Amesbury, July 4, 1888. Small 4to, original wrappers. 

¢ Enclosed in cloth protection case. [Amesbury, 1888] 


VERY RARE. INSERTED IS THE AUTOGRAPH MANUSCRIPT OF WHITTIER’S 
Porm, ‘‘One of the Signers.”’ 


1239. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). The Writings of John G. Whittier. 7 vols.; [Aso] 
Whittier’s Life and Letters. By S. T. Pickard. 2 vols. Portraits. To- 

/ LG — gether, 9 vols. 8vo, original half Holland and boards, paper labels, uncut. 
U 3 Cambridge: The Riverside Press, 1888-1894 


Fine clean set of the LARGE PAPER EpITION. Limited to 400 copies each, of 
which this is, No. 253 of the ‘‘Works,’’ and No. 241 of the “Life and Letters.” 


1240. WHITTIER (Joun G.) Porm with title, “Oliver Wendell Holmes on his 

_. eightieth birthday.” Signed in ink in the Autograph of ‘‘ John G. Whittier, 
Amesbury Mass., August, 1889.”” 1p. 4to. Illuminated on'vellum by Wm. 
Cushing Bamburgh, New York. 


Accompanying the above ‘is a manilla envelope with an autograph note in ink 
reading,—‘‘ONLY Two Coplgs so prepared of which one was presented by the 
artist to Chief Justice O. W. Holmes, the other was purchased (from Mr. Bamburgh), 
Aug. 31st 1908, by P. K. F. Boston [this copy].” 


THE EXCESSIVELY RARE FIRST EDITION 


1241. WHITTIER (Joun G.). At Sundown. 16mo, original cloth, gilt top, uncut. 
Cambridge: Privately Printed, 1890 


9g First EpITion. EXTREMELY RARE. PRISTINE Copy. One of only 50 copies 
. Privately Printed by the Author, for Circulation among his friends, with Presen- 
tation Slip, ‘‘From John G. Whittier,’ inserted. There are also inserted an Auto- 
graph Letter Signed by THoMAs BAILEY ALDRICH, to Whittier, regarding this 
book, and an AUTOGRAPH NOTE SIGNED BY WHITTIER, evidently to the publisher, 
asking him to make a change in one of the poems contained in the book. The 

change was made before the book was published. 

The Charles B. Foote—William Harris Arnold copy. 


1242. [WHITTIER (JoHN G.).] The Last Eve of Summer. PRINTED BROADSIDE 
Poem, g stanzas of 4 lines each. 8vo, one sheet, as issued. 
6 es No place, dated August 31, 1890 


The 6th verse, as follows, shows some changes from the published form :— 
‘The sense of change and mystery drawing nigh 
Beneath this sundown sky 
No words outworn suffice on lip or scroll;’’ etc. 2 
Altered in the regular published version to:— 
“For this still hour, this sense of mystery far 
Beyond the evening star, 
No words outworn,”’ etc. 
(See No. 1219 for Mr. Wakeman’s note regarding these Whittier ‘‘ Broadsides.’’) 


WHITTIER’S OWN COPY, SIGNED—WITH A. L. 8S. FROM LOWELL 


1243. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). The Captain’s Well. Supplement to the New York 
Ledger, Jan. 11th, 1890. Illustrated by Howard Pyle. 2pp. folio. En- 
/a= closed in a board portfolio, designed in imitation of alligator skin. Edges 
of work frayed. New York, 1890 


WuittTiER’s Own Copy, with his autograph signature in ink as follows: ** John 
G. Whittier, June o, 1800,’’ written across fold of leaves. The text in one place 


has also been corrected by the poet. : 
[Continued 


Kindly read Condiions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


[No. 1243. WuuttTIER (J. G.)\—Continued] 


Laid in, is an Autograph Letter Signed: ‘‘J. R. Lowell."" 2pp. 12mo, Cambridge, 
16th Dec. 1890. To J. G. Whittier. A FINE LETTER REFERRING TO THE ABOVE 
PoEM. The letter commences: “I had meant to write you a word of thanks for your 
Captain's Well (in the N. Y. ‘ Ledger’) but that, with some other good intentions was 
hindered of fruition by my illness. It seemed to me in your happiest vein, a vein 
peculiarly your own. Tears came into my eyes as I read it... .” 

According to Mr. Wakeman’s note Lowell died the following August. 


THE WIND OF MARCH. 


BY JOHN GREENLEAF WHITTIER. 





Up from the sea, the wild north wind is blowing 
Under the sky’s gray arch; 

Smiling, I watch the shaken elm-boughs, knowing 
It is the wind of March. 





attitude. 
otek-ldt ear 
Welcome to weary-hearts its harsh forewarning 
Of light and ‘warmth to come, 
The longed-for joy of Nature’s Easter morning, 


The earth arisen in bloom! > 


In the loud tumult winter’s strength is breaking; 
I listen to the seund, 

As toa voice of resurrection, waking 
To life the dead, cold ground. 


Between these gusts, to the soft lapse I hearken 
Of rivulets on their way; 

I see these tossed and naked tree-tops darken 
With the fresh leaves of May. 


This roar of storm, this sky so gray and lowering 
Invite the airs of Spring, 

A warmer sunshine over fields of flowering, 
The bluebird’s song and wing. 


LNo. 1248] 


1244. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). CorRECTED PrRoor SHEETS of “At Sundown.” 


12 


44pp. I2mo. Enclosed in a wrapper annotated by Samuel Pickard, 
rand laid in a cloth folder, gilt lettered on top, inner protecting cloth flaps. 
Cambridge: Privately Printed, 1892 


There were originally two sets of proofs laid in this folder, but the owner, Mr. 
Wakeman, exchanged the first set for proof sheets of Longfellow’s ‘‘Ultima Thule,” 
according to a pencilled note on a slip accompanying this item. On this slip 
appears the following typewritten description of this set of proofs: ‘‘The second 
set of divided proofs was evidently pulled in 1892 from the types which had been 
kept standing for two years. It is the set which his printers made up as a model 
tor the published edition of 1892 and is a complete copy of the 1890 edition with 
the exception of the leaf of Contents, which is that of the 1892 edition.” 


1245. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). At Sundown.  IIlustrated from designs by E. H. 


Gin 


Garrett. 12mo, original vellum, gilt top, uncut. In cloth protection 
covers. Cambridge: Riverside Press, 1892 
FIRST PUBLISHED EDITION. Contains Prefatory Note and seven poems not 
in the Privately Printed 1890 edition. 
LARGE PAPER Copy, PRINTED THROUGHOUT ON HANDMADE Paper, Limited 
to 250 copies. In pristine condition. Rarely found in this state. 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


WHITTIER’S OWN COPY OF “SNOWBOUND” 


1246. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Snow-Bound. A Winter Idyl. Illustrated by E. H. 
Garrett. 12mo, original vellum gilt, gilt top, uncut. Boston, 1892 


Lo = JAPANESE VELLUM PAPER EDITION, limited to 250 copies. 
@ WHITTIER’S Own Copy, with his autograph signature and date, ‘‘John G. Whit- 
tier, Nov. 1891," on flyleaf. Of especial interest, as the book was not published 
until 1892, whereas Whittier received this copy in November, 1891. 


1247. WaITTIER (JOHN G.). Snow-Bound. A Winter Idyl. Portrait and designs 
by E. H. Garrett, all on Japan paper. 12mo, vellum boards, gilt designs, 
I — gilt top, uncut. Boston, 1892 

@ 


JAPAN VELLUM PapPER EDITION, PRINTED AT THE RIVERSIDE PRESS, limited to 
- 250 copies, of which this is, No. 119. 


WITH MSS. ALTERATIONS BY WHITTIER 


1248. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). The Wind of March. PRINTED BROADSIDE Poem, 
: g stanzas of 4 lines each. Proof sheet, one page. 8vo, one sheet, as issued. 
a i: — Enclosed in green cloth folding case. (Newburyport, 1892] 


EXCESSIVELY RARE. Whittier has crossed out the entire second stanza, and in 
the left hand margin, in his autograph, has written an entirely new stanza, and 
has made two changes in the first line of the third stanza. 

The printed stanza, which has lines drawn through it, reads,~— 

‘‘The stormy farewell of a passing season 
Leaving, however rude 
Or sad in painful recollection, reason 
For reverend gratitude.”’ 
and the new stanza, in his autograph, as printed in ‘‘At Sundown, 1892"’ reads,— 
“‘ Between the passing and the coming season, 
This stormy interlude ~ 
Gives to our winter-wearied hearts a reason 
For trustful gratitide.”’ 

In the first line of the third stanza the words '‘ weary hearts” has a line drawn 
through them and the words ‘‘sick-bed ears’’ written above; in book-form the 
words ‘‘ waiting ears’’ appear. 

This BROADSIDE formerly belonged to Samuel T. Pickard, Whittier’s literary 
executor, and came into Mr. Wakeman’s possession from Mr. Pickard as a note 
on inside of cloth protecting cover, in the autograph or Mr. Wakeman reads,— 
“From Mr. Pickard.” 

(See No. 1219 for Mr. Wakeman’s note regarding these Whittier ‘‘ Broadsides.’’) 


[See Reproduction of First Part] 


249. WHITTIER (JouN G.). A Letter from John G. Whittier. Printed leaflet. 
Narrow I2mo. No place, circa 1892 


On recto of this leaflet appears this interesting letter from Whittier, relating 
to the Society of Friends. On the verso, is a beautiful poem titled: ‘‘At Last,” 
consisting of 7 stanzas of 4 lines each. 


| 50. 250. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). A Legend of the Lake: PRINTED BROADSIDE POEM, 
2pp. 4to, Dover, N. H., March, 1893. FIRst Epit1ion; The Same. 

8pp. 18mo, stitched. Newburyport, Mass., 1895. Together, 2 pieces. 
Dover and Newburyport, 1893-1895 


The above originally appeared in the “‘ Atlantic Monthly.’’ Owing to the ob- 
jection of a relative of the subject of the Poem, Ir Was NEVER REPRINTED DUR- 
ING WHITTIER’S LIFETIME. 

(See No. 1219 for Mr. Wakeman’s note regarding these Whittier ‘‘ Broadsides.’’) 


1251. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). The Demon Lady. 12mo, original wrappers, uncut 


~ and unopened. (Haverhill:] Privately Printed, 1894. 
a2 ‘25 copies privately printed.’’ In all probability more than this number were 
- actually printed. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


252. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Whittier as a Politician. Illustrated by his Letters 
to Professor Elizur Wright, Jr. Now first published. Edited, with 
Explanatory Text, by Samuel T. Pickard. Portrait and facsimile letter. 

- 12mo, original boards, paper label, uncut. Boston, 1900 


25: Only 150 copies printed. 


ACCOMPANIED BY THE ORIGINAL AUTOGRAPH LETTER 


253. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). A New Year’s Address to the Patrons of The Essex 
Gazette, 1828, with a Letter, Hitherto Unpublished. 12mo, original 
boards, cloth back, paper label, uncut. 

Boston: Charles E. Goodspeed, 1903 
First EpiTion. Limited to 60 copies only. 


Inserted is the ORIGINAL Two-PAGE AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED by Whittier, 
dated 5th of 3rd mo. 1828, which is reprinted in full in the book. A REMARKABLY 


EARLY LETTER. 


254. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). The Spectre Ship of Salem. 8vo, wrappers, uncut 
and unopened. Salem, 1907 
One of 76 copies Privately printed. The prefatory note is by Mr. P. K. Foley. 


V 
oe 

1255. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). ORIGINAL PROOF oF PoEM which begins,—‘ The 

sensuous joy from all things fatr.”’ With eight four-line stanzas entirely 

in Whittier’s Autograph and numerous alterations and corrections in 

the proof, also in his hand. Tipped to guard on large folio leaf; [ALso] 

Autograph Note Signed, “J. G. W.” tp. small 4to. With address 

“ Village Office, J. G. W.” in Whittier’s hand on last sheet. Together, 


3 pieces. 

Accompanying the above is an Autograph Note in ink in an unknown hand 
reading in part as follows,—‘‘Hon. Joseph Gilley formerly U. S. Secretary from 
N.H. was a distinguished officer in the war of 1812. . . . The following poem refers 
to the desperate charge at Behmus Heights in which he was seriously wounded. ... 
Col. Gilley was one of the early anti-slavery men of New Hampshire.”’ 

The first stanza of the poem reads as foliows,— 

‘“The sensuous joy from all things fair 
His strenuous bent of soul repressed, 
And left from youth; to silvered hair 
Few hours for pleasure, none for rest.” 


A RARE ITEM 


1256. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). PRINTED BROADSIDE OF “Banished from Massa- 


— chusetts.”’ Ip. 4to. Enclosed in cloth protecting covers. 
S: No printer, no date 


EXCESSIVELY RARE. On this copy are some manuscript changes, in Whittier’s 
handwriting. This poem was written on a painting by E. A. Abbey showing a 
person receiving sentence of banishment in accordance with a law passed by the 
General Court of Massachusetts, Oct. I9, 1658, that “‘any person or persons of 
the cursed sect of Quakers,’’ should, on conviction of the same, be banished on pain 
of death from the jurisdiction of the commonwealth. 

(See No. 1219 for Mr. Wakeman’s note regarding these Whittier “‘ Broadsides.’’) 


WITH A. L. S. BY WHITTIER INSCRIBED 


1257. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Child Life: A Collection of Poems. Edited by John 
a Greenleaf Whittier. Jllustrated. 8vo, original cloth, gilt edges. 
b Boston, no date 
2 Inserted is a very fine 3-page Autograph Letter Signed by Whittier, regarding 
this volume and the assistance rendered him, in the compilation thereof, by 
Lucy Larcom. 


a 


or 


2: 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


{ 


1258. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Books with contributions by Whittier. Together 


ety 


4 vols. 12mo, original boards, 2 with cloth backs, paper labels, uncut. 
Boston, 1829-1831 


ComprISES: KETTELL (SAMUEL). Specimens of American Poetry, With Critical 
and Biographical Notices. 3 vols. Boston, 1829. Contains Whittier’s poem, 
“The Sicilian Vespers’; CHEEVER (GEORGE B.). The American Common-Place 
Book of Poetry, With Occasional Notes. Frontispiece. Boston, 1831. Presenta- 
tion Copy from George B. Cheever, with autograph signed inscription on front flyleaf. 
Contains Whittier’s Poems, ‘‘Her Lover died away from her,’ *’ The Indian's Tale,”’ 
“ She leaned against her favorite Tree,’ ‘‘To the Dying Year,” “A Legend’; as well 
as contributions by Longfellow and Holmes. 


259. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). A Collection of Almanacks containing contributions 


from Whittier as listed below. Together, 5 pieces, I12mo. 
Boston, etc. [1830-1850] 


ComprRISES: The Yankee, or Farmer’s Almanack for 1831. Boston [1830]. 
With ‘‘ The Frost Spirit;’’ The same for 1832. Boston [1831]. Contains “ Bolivar”’ 
and ‘‘ The Cities of the Plain;’’ The American Liberty Almanac for 1846. Hartford 
[1845]. Contains ‘‘The Branded Hand;”’ American Free Soil Almanac for 1849. 
Boston, [1848]. Contains ‘‘Free Soil Pean;”’ The Liberty Almanac for 1851. 
New York [1850]. With first appearances of Whittier’s poem ‘‘ Ichabod.”’ 


60. WuiTTIER (JouN G.). Books with contributions by Whittier. Together, 


2 vols. 16mo and 8vo, original watered silk and morocco, gilt, gilt edges. 
London, 1831, and New York, 1846 


Comprises: Warts (Avaric A.). The Literary Souvenir. Illustrated. 16mo. 
original watered silk, gilt edges. London, 1831. Contains Whittier’s Poems, 
“The Indian Girl’s Lament,’’ which is uncollected; also ““A Song,” by Bryant; 
KEESE (JOHN). The Opal: A Pure Gift for the Holy Days, MDCCCXLVI. 
Illustrated. 8vo, original morocco, gilt, gilt edges. New York, 1846. Contains 
Whittier’s Poems, ‘‘My Soul and I,” and *‘ The Wife of Manoah to Her Husband.” 


261. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Periodicals containing contributions by Whittier. 


Together, 4 pieces, 8vo, original wrappers. Various places, 1832-1850 


CoMPRISES,—PRUVIS (ROBERT). A Tribute to the Memory of Thomas Shipley. 
Philadelphia, 1836. Scarce. With Whittier’s poem ‘“‘To the Memory of Thomas 
Shipley;’’ BOSTON LITERARY MAGAZINE Vol. I. No. II. June 1, 1832. With a 
Review of Whittjer’s poem ‘* Moll Pitcher;’’ FARLEY (HARRIET). Operatives’ Reply 
to Hon. Jere. Clemens. Lowell, 1850, With letter by Whittier; AMERICAN ANTI- 
SLAVERY SOCIETY. Fourth Annual Report. New York, 1837. With Resolutions 


by Whitizer. 


262. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Publications containing contributions by Whittier. 


Together, 8 pieces, 12mo and 8vo, stitched and in wrappers. 
Various places, 1837-1892 


COMPRISES,— ADAMS (JOHN Q.). Letters from Adams to his Constituents... 
1837. Boston, 1837. Contains ‘Lines written on the passage of Mr. Pinckney’s 
Resolutions,’ and ‘‘Stanzas for the Times,’’ by Whittier; JosHUA COFFIN. Commu- 
nicated by the Rev. Elias Nason. [July, 1866.] 4pp. With epitaph by Whittier. 
Cofin was Whittier’s old schoolmaster; PARKER MEMORIAL MEETING HOUSE. 
Dedicatory Services, Boston, Sept. 21, 1873. Boston, 1873. With the poem ‘‘ God 
in Humanity,” by Whittier; FREE-SOILERS OF 1848. Reunion, August 9, 1877. 
Boston, 1877. Contains the poem ‘‘ Pean, 1848,’’ a statement ‘‘In Reference to the 
Liberal Party,” and ‘‘Greeting to the men of ’48,"’ by Whittier; WALKER (JONATHAN). 
A Short Sketch of the Life and Services of Waiker. With a Poem by Whittier. 
Portrait. Muskegon, Mich., 1879; AMERICAN ANTI-SLAVERY SOCIETY. Proceed- 
ings of, in Philadelphia, Dec. 3 and 4, 1863. New York, 1864. With the poem 
‘“4 Northern Song,’’ and two letters by Whittier; PROGRESSIVE FRIENDS. Proceed- 
ings of the Pennsylvania Vearly Meeting. Fifth Month, 1855. New York, 1855. 
Contains an important letter by Whittier concerning his religious belief; MEMORIAL 
To J. G. WuITTIER. By the Citizens of Amesbury, December 17, 1892. Portrait. 
Amesbury, 1893. PRESENTATION Copy from the Publishers to Whittier. Contains 
Pickard’s library label certifying to Whittier’s ownership. 


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263. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Publications containing contributions by Whittier. 


0: 


Together, 6 pieces, 8vo, stitched and wrappers. 
Various places, 1837-1879 


COMPRISES,—MARTINEAU (Harriett). Views of Slavery and Emancipation 
from “Society in America.’ New York, 1837. With Introduction by Whittier. 
Scarce; KinG (THomas S.). In Memoriam. [1864.] With poems by Whittier 
and Bret Harte; CHASE (THOMAS). Oration. Second Annual Meeting of Alumni 
Association of New England Yearly Meeting School. Poem by Whittier. Philadel- 
phia, 1860; HAvERHILL Pic Nic. July 27, 1871. Boston, 1871. With letter by 
Whittier; UpHam (WILLIAM P.). Account of the Rebecca Nurse Monument. 
Salem, 1886. With 3 letters and epitaph by Whittier; BRONZE GROUP COMMEMOR- 
ATING EMANCIPATION. Frontispiece. Boston, 1879. With poem “ Amidst thy sacred 
efligies,”” by Whittier. 


1264. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Publications containing contributions by Whittier. 


Together, 12 pieces, 12mo, 8vo, and 4to, wrappers and unbound. 
Various places, 1827-1890 
p 


COMPRISES, WHITTIER (J. G.). The Mystic’s Christmas. Illustrated. Flush- 
ing, N. Y.,nodate. ONLY SEPARATE PUBLICATiON; OCEAN TELEGRAPHY. Twenty- 
Fifth Anniversary. March 10, 1879. Plate. Printed for Private Circulation Only; 
Fairy Lear (THE). Boston, Nov. 9, 1869. With the poem by Whittier, “To a 
Young Physician;"’ it has not been collected. PRESENTATION COPY from the Editors; 
““DoONALD.’’ Type-Written Copy of poem, signed ‘‘ Donald,”’ composed by Whittier 
when only 19 years old. It was originally published in the Haverhill Gazette, 
Dec. 8, 1827. Not collected; HAVERHILL PuBLIC LipraARyY. Dedication of, Nov. 
11, 1875. With letter and poem by Whittier; DEpEw (C. M.). The [Washington] 
Centennial Oration. With Poem “ The Vow of Washington,” by Whittier. Chicago 
[1890]; Union MonTHLy (THE). Wm. M. Cornell, Editor. Vol. V, No. 2. Phila- 
delphia, 1865. With letter by Whittier; Essex AGRICULTURAL Society. Trans- 
actions, for 1856. , Newburyport, 1856. With Whittier’s poem, “A Lay of Olden 
Time;’’ AMERICAN POMOLOGICAL SOCIETY, Grand Banquet, Sept. 16, 1881. 
app. With the hymn, ‘‘O Painter of the Fruits and Flowers,” by Whittier. From 
the Arnold Collection; SOUVENIR of 1775. Boston, 1875. With poem, “* Lexington, 
1775,” by Whittier; BATTLE OF LEXINGTON. One Hundredth Anniversary. Pro- 
gramme of Exercises. 4pp. [Boston, 1875.] Containing THE FIRST PRINTED 
¥ORM of Whittier’s Poem, ‘‘ Lexington,’ prepared for distribution at this celebration; 
Tue LIBERATOR. Boston, April 28, 1865. With poems by Whittier, Bryant, and 
others; FREE STATE RALLY and Texan Chain-Breaker. Vol. I, Nos. 1 and 3. 
Boston, Nov. 15 and 27, 1845. With Address by Whittier. 


1265. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Books with contributions by Whittier, on his life 


© 


or by him. Together, 7 vols. various sizes, original cloth. 
Various places, 1836-1904 
Comprises: Songs of the Free, and Hymns of Christian Freedom. 12mo. 
Boston, 1836. Contains the poems ‘‘Voice of New England,” “The Hunting of 


, Men,” and “Our Countrymen in Chains,” by Whittier; Order of Services in the 


First Church, Boston, 1862. 12mo. Boston, 1862. Contains the hymn “ Another 
Hand,” by Whittier; Winter Poems, by Favorite American Authors. Illustrated. 
8vo. Boston [1870]. Contains ‘The Pageant,”’ pp. 13-20, specially written for this 
collection by Whittier; Snow-bound. A Winter Idyl. Illustrated. 8vo. Boston, 
1868; HuGHEs (SARAH ForBes). Letters and Recollections of John Murray 
Forbes. Illustrated. 2 vols. 8vo. Boston, 1899. Contains letters by Whittier, 
Holmes and Emerson; PICKARD (SAMUEL T.). Whittier Land. Illustrated. 12mo. 
Boston, 1904. 


1266. WHITTIER (JouN G.). Publications containing contributions by Whittier: 


Lt- 


Together, 7 pieces, 12mo and 8vo, stitched and in wrappers. 
Various places, 1842-1877 


COMPRISES,—COLLINS (JOHN A.). The Anti-Slavery Picknick. Boston, 1842. 
Contains the poems ‘‘Stanzas"’ and ‘‘Stanzas for the Times,” by Whittier; DADMUN 
(J. W.) AND FULLER (A. B.). Army and Navy Melodies. Boston [1862]. Con- 
tains ‘‘The Negro Boatman,” by Whittier, with music; BUNGAY (GEORGE W.— 
Editor). The Bobolink Minstrel. New York, 1860. With the song ‘‘Up for the 
Conflict,’ by Whittier; PumMpHREY (STANLEY). Indian Civilization. With Intro- 
duction by Whittier. Map. Philadelphia, 1877; ANTI-SLAVERY MEETING. Pro- 

[Continued 


a 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


[No. 1266. WHITTIER (J. G.)—Continued] 


ceedings of, in Boston, On the Twentieth Anniversary of the Mob of October 21, 
1835. Boston, 1855. With the poem ‘‘The Awakening,’ by Whittier, and the hymn 
“Friends of Freedom,”’ by Lowell, the latter never having been collected; PROCEEDINGS 
of the Great Convention of the Friends of Freedom in the Eastern and Middle 
States, held in Boston, Oct. 1, 2, and 3, 1845. Lowell, 1845. Address by Whittier; 
CLARKE (LEwIs). Narrative of the Sufferings of Clarke. Portrait. Boston, 1845. 
Contains Whittier’s poem ‘‘Our Countrymen in Chains,’ and an original statement 
by him on Slavery, pp. 87-02. 


1267. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Books with contributions by Whittier. Together, 


s 


7 vols. 8vo and 12mo, original cloth. Various places, 1842-1889 


COMPRISES: TRAUBEL (HoRACE L.). Camden’s Compliment to Walt Whitman, 
May 31, 1889. Frontispiece. Philadelphia, 1889. Contains letter by Whittier; 
CALDWELL (AUGUSTIN). The Rich Legacy. Memories of Hannah Tobey Farmer, 
Wife of Moses Gerrish Farmer. Frontispiece. Boston, Privately Printed, 1892. 
Contains letters by Whittier; also a poem in facsimile, here first published; WHITE 
(RICHARD GRANT). Poetry, Lyrical, Narrative, and Satirical, of the Civil War. 
New York, 1866. Contains contributions by Whittier, Bryant, Emerson, Holmes, 
Longfellow and Lowell. The Poem “* Jonathan to John"’ appeared a year later in 
“ Biglow Papers. Second Series.’’ None of the others appear to be first editions; 
GILDER (J. L. & J. B.). Authors at Home. New York [1889]. Wath articles 
now first collected from the Critic, on Holmes, Lowell, Whittier, etc.; KEESE (JOHN). 
Poetical Remains of the Late Lucy Hooper, Collected and Arranged; With a 
Memoir, New York, 1842. Presentation Copy from the Editor, with inscripuon 
on front flyleaf. Contains poem ‘‘On the Death of Lucy Hooper,’ by Whittier; 
STURGE (JOSEPH). A Visit to the United States in 1841. London, 1842. Con- 
tains a historical sketch of the old-school abolitionists, and of the anti-slavery movement, 


pp. 21-23 and 187-1092; also an article, on the Destruction of Pennsylvania Hall, by 
Whittier. 


668. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Books with contributions by Whittier. Together, 


6 vols. original cloth. Various places, 1844-1885 


ComprRISES: EDGARTON (Miss S. C.). Fables of Flora. Colored frontispiece. 
18mo, original cloth, gilt edges. Lowell [1844]. Contains the poem, ‘‘The Star. of 
Bethlehem,” by Whittier, and, poem, ‘‘The Egyptian Lily,’ by his sister; ADAMS 
(J. G.). Our Day. A Gift for the Times. Illuminated title-page. 12mo, original 
gilt cloth, gilt edges. Boston, 1848. Contains poem ‘The Reward,’’ by Whittier; 
FARMAN (ELLA). The Children’s Almanac for 1879-80-81-82-83. Colored plates. 
16mo, original cloth. Boston [1878]. Contains original Poems by Whittier, Long- 
fellow, etc.; JOHNSON (OLIVER). William Lloyd Garrison and His Times; or, 
Sketches of the Anti-Slavery Movement in America, and of the Man who was its 
Founder and Moral Leader. Jilustrated. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1879. 
Contains an Introduction and the poem ‘‘Garrison,”’ by Whittier, as well as the poem 
“The Day of Small Things,”’ by Lowell; CUYLER (THEO. L.). Lafayette Avenue 
Church. Its History and Commemorative Services, 1860-1885. 121no, original 
cloth. New York, 1885. Presentation Copy from the Author. Contains a letter 
by Whittier; AUSTIN (Mrs. GEoRGEL.). Little People of God and What the Poets 
Have Said of Them. Small 4to, original cloth, giltedges. Boston, 1874. Contains 
‘The Child and the Poets,’’ an original poem by John G. Whittier, pp. 9-14, specially 
written for this work. 


1269. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Books with contributions by Whittier. Together, 


5 vols. 12mo, original cloth. Various places, 1848-1890 


Comprises: Autographs for Freedom. Engravings and facsimiles. Boston, 
1853. Contains the poem ‘‘The Way,” by Whittier; The Free Soil Minstrel. New 
York, 1848. Contains the poems ‘‘Gone, Sold and Gone,”’ ‘Free Soil Gathering,”’ 
““ Stanzas for the Times,’’ ‘‘Our Countrymen in Chains,” ‘‘ The Yankee Girl,” ‘* The 
Branded Hand,” by Whittier; ‘‘The Quadroon Maiden,” ‘The Slave Singing at 
Midnight,” by Longfellow, and ‘‘ Are you truly Free?”’ by Lowell; PILSBURY (PARKER). 
Acts of the Anti-Slavery Apostles. Concord, 1883. Contains the poem ‘‘On the 
Sentence of John L. Brown,” by Whittier; PALFREY (FRANCIS WINTHROP). Memoir 
of William Francis Bartlett. Frontispiece. Boston, 1878. Contains the poem 
“William Francis Bartlett,’ by Whittier; The Haverhill Academy and the Haver- 
hill High School, 1827-1890. An Historical Sketch, by Albert L. Bartlett, statistics 
by Clarence E. Kelly. _ Etched frontispiece portrait of Whittier. Haverhill, 1890. 
Contains Ode sung at the dedication of the Haverhill Academy, April 30, 1827, words 
by John G. Whittier. 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


1270. WHITTIER (JoHN G.). Publications containing contributions by Whittier. 
Together, 8 pieces, 8vo, wrappers. Various places, 1856-1888 


COMPRISES,—ESSEX AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY, for 1865. South Danvers, 1865. 
Contains Whittier’s poem, ‘‘The Peace Autumn;’’ THE SAME, for 1856. Newbury- 
port, 1856. Contains song, ‘‘A Lay of Olden Time,” by Whittier; PROCEEDINGS 
at the Presentation of a Portrait of Whittier to Friends’ School, at Providence, 
R. I., Oct. 24, 1884. Portrait. Cambridge, 1885. Privately Printed. With let- 
ters by Whittier, Holmes, and Lowell; Ipswicu, Mass. The Celebration of the 
250th Anniversary of the Town. JIilustrations. Boston, 1884. With letter by 


- ‘Whittier; Ess—Ex INSTITUTE. Commemorative Exercises. The Fifth Half Cen- 
tury of the Landing of John Endicott. Portrait. Salem, 1879. With letter by 
Whittier; Emery Famity. Annual Reunion, in Tremont Temple, Boston, Sept. 
14, 1887. Taunton, 1888. With a letter by Whittier; WINTHROP (JOHN). The 


Fifth Half Century of the Arrival of Winthrop. Commemorative Exercises by 
the Essex Institute. Salem, 1880. Wuth letter by Whittier; FRIENDS’ YEARLY 
‘MEETING SCHOOL. Proceedings of the Alumni Association. Providence, 1863. 
With poem by Whittier, ‘‘In War Time.” 


1271. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Books with contributions by Whittier. Together, 
9 vols. cloth, various sizes. Various places, 1864-1892 


COMPRISES: Poems of the Old South. Illustrated. Small 4to, original cloth 
gilt edges. Boston, 1877. Contains ‘‘In the Old South Church,” by Whittier; 
“A Ballad of The French Fleet,” by Longfellow; ‘‘ The Brave Old South,” by Holmes, 
etc.; Bronze Group Commemorating Emancipation. Frontispiece. 8vo, original 
cloth. Boston, 1879. Contains poem ‘‘ Amidst thy Sacred Effigies,”’ by Whittier; 
DUNTON (LARKIN). A Memorial of the Life and Services of John D. Philbrick. 
Frontispiece. 8vo, original cloth. Boston, 1888. Contains two letters by Whittier; 
Proceedings at the Centennial Celebration of the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 
1875. Illustrated. 8vo, original cloth. Lexington, 1875. Contains hymn “ Lex- 
ington,” by Whittier; The Statue of John P. Hale. An Account of the Unveiling 
Ceremonies, on Aug. 2, 1892. 8vo, original cloth. Concord, 1892. Contains a 
letter by Whittier, and a notice of his death in Appendix; Cloud Crystals; A Snow- 
Flake Album. Collected and Edited by A Lady. 4to, original cloth, gilt edges. 
New York, 1864. Contains ‘‘The Frost Spirit’ by Whittier; Inauguration of the 
Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World, by the President of the United States. 
8vo, original cloth, gilt top, uncut. New York, 1887. Contains a poem composed for 
the occasion by Whittier; A Memorial of Fitz-Greene Halleck. 8vo, original cloth. 
New York, 1877. Contains the poems “‘ Fitz-Greene Halleck,”’ by Whittier, and “In 
Memory of Fitz-Greene Halleck,’’ by Holmes; The Unveiling of the Seward Memorial 
Statue. With oration by Wm. M. Evarts, at Auburn, N. Y., Nov. 15, 1888. 4to, 
original cloth. Auburn, 1889. Contains ‘‘The Lost Sonnet of Whittier on the Plea 
for the Union in the Senate, Jan. 12, 1861, to W. H. Seward,” which is published 
here for the first time. 


272. WHITTIER (JOHN G.). Publications containing contributions by Whittier. 
Together, 7 vols. 12mo and 8vo, stitched and wrappers. 
Various places, 1865-1890 


COMPRISES,—CUTLER (C.). A History of the Western Reserve College. Cleve- 
land, O., 1876. Contains poem by Whittier, pp. 82-83; PROCEEDINGS at the Presen- 
tation of a Portrait of Whittier to Friends’ School, Providence, R. I. May 24, 
1884. Portrait. Cambridge, 1885. Contains letter and poem by Whittier, and 
letters by Lowell and Holmes; CLEAVELAND (N.). Transactions of the Essex Agri- 
cultural Society in Mass., 1865. South Danvers, 1865. With poem ‘*“‘The Peace 
Lad Autumn,” by Whittier; GRIMKE (A. H.). A Eulogy on Wendell Phillips. Boston, 
ae 1884. With a letter by Whittier; THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT (THE). Boston, 
October, 20, 1890. With a letter by Whittier; CHILDREN’S MISSION to the Children 
of the Destitute. Twenty-Ninth Annual Report. Boston, 1878. Contains the 
poem, ‘‘ Mine are all the gifts, O God,” written especially for the occasion by Whittier; 
WorRDSWORTH SOCIETY. Transactions. No. V. Edinburgh [1883.] With poem, 
by Whittier. 


1273. WHITTIER (JoHN G). Works relating to Whittier. Together, p vols. 
various sizes and bindings. Various places, 1890-1908 


COMPRISES: PICKARD (SAMUEL T.). Whittier-Land. Jllustrated. 1i2mo, orige 
inal cloth. Boston, 1904; HIGGINSON (THOMAS WENTWORTH). John Greenleaf 
Whittier. 12mo, original cloth, gilt top, uncut. New York, 1902; Memorial of 


[Continued 


Fourth Session, Tuesday Evening, April 29th 


[No. 1273. WHITTIER (J. G.)—Continued] 


John Greenleaf Whittier from His Native City, Haverhill, Massachusetts, Tllus- 
trated. 8vo, original cloth, gilt top, uncut. 1893; ALBREE (JOHN). Whittier 
Correspondence from the Oak Knoll Collections. 1830-1892. Illustrated. 8vo, 
original boards, cloth back. Salem, 1911; Unofficial Proceedings in connection 
with the Twenty-fourth National Encampment, Grand Lodge of the Republic, 
Held in Boston, Week August 11-16, 1890. With letter and the poem “Our 
Country,” written for the occasion by Whittier. Illustrated. 8vo, original cloth, 
gilt edges. Boston, 1891; RANTOUL (ROBERT S.). Some Personal Reminiscences 
of the Poet Whittier. 8vo, original wrappers, uncut. [1901]; WOODMAN (Mrs. 
ABBY J.). Reminiscences of John Greenleaf Whittier’s Life at Oak Knoll, Dan- 
vers, Mass. §8vo, original boards, uncut. Salem, Mass. 1908. 


WHITTIER’S COPY OF THE BIBLE 


1274. WuITTIER’s Copy. THE Hoty BIBLE, Containing the Old and New Testa- 
ments. 16mo, original limp leather, gilt edges. Oxford, no date 


ye WHITTIER’s Copy, with his autograph signature and date on title-page, ‘‘John 
'e G. Whittier, June 9, 1890."’ Inserted are two A. L. S. of S. T. Pickard, to whom 
Mr. Wakeman sent the book for verification, regarding this copy. 
What could be more interesting than this Great Religious Poet’s own copy of 
the book from which he drew the inspiration of his poems,—the Holy Bible. 


1275. WHITTIER’s Copy. TayLoR (BayARD). Eldorado, or, Adventures in the 
Path of Empire. Tinted frontispieces. 2 vols. 12mo, original cloth, 
40 *= contents fox-marked. New York, 1850 


@ 
PRESENTATION COPY FROM BAYARD TAYLOR TO WHITTIER, inscribed,—‘‘ John G. 
Whittier, with the sincere regards of his friend, Bayard Taylor, New York, May, 1850,” 
in the first volume; in the second volume, Whittier has written his name thrice. 


1276. WHITTIER’s Copy. TAYLOR (BayarD). A Visit to India, China, and 

Japan, in the year 1853. Engraved frontispiece and engraved title. 12mo, 

/, = original cloth. New York, 1855 
4 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION COPY FROM BAYARD TAYLOR TO JOHN G. WHITTIER, 
with the following autograph inscription on the fly-leaf by Taylor, in ink, reading,— 
To John G. Whittier, from his friend, Bayard Taylor. New York, Nov. 25, 1855. 

This volume formerly was in the library of John Greenleaf Whittier, and came 
to Mr. Wakeman’s possession from Samuel T. Pickard who was Whittier’s literary 
executor. A memorandum in the autograph of Mr. Wakeman, which is laid in 
the volume, reads,—‘‘ From Mr. Pickard, Whittier’s literary executor.’’ There is 
also, pasted on inside of front cover, a typewritten slip reading,—" From Library 
of J. G. Whittier.” 


PRESENTATION COPY FROM BAYARD TAYLOR TO WHITTIER 


1277. WHITTIER’s Copy. TAYLor (BayarD). The Story of Kennett. 12mo, 
original cloth, worn and shaken. New York, 1866 


First EDITION. PRESENTATION Copy FROM TAYLOR TO WHITTIER, with in- 
20 = scription, on front flyleaf, in Taylor’s handwriting, reading,—‘‘John G. Whittier 
e@ from his friend, Bayard Taylor. New York, March 28, 1866.’’ Inserted is an 
intensely interesting 2%4pp. A. L. S. of Whittier to Bayard Taylor, Oct. 10, 1866, 
regarding this book, reading, in part,—‘‘I was just on the point of writing thee to 
tell thee how much I admired ‘The Story of Kennett,’ when I rec'd. thy very kind 
mote. Let me tell thee, that ‘Kennett’ is the best of the three, and the best of the season. ; 
I enjoyed it thoroughly. How happy it would have made dear Eliz’th, who so loved 
to speak and hear of Chester Co, and old Kennett." (See No. I 164 for Letter regarding 
this Copy.) 


A CHARMING ASSOCIATION COPY OF THE RARE FIRST EDITION 


1278. WHITTIER’s Copy. ALDRICH (THOMAS BAILEY). The Story of a Bad Boy. 
With illustrations. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1870 


SR 
Ho AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE Copy OF THE’ EXTREMELY ‘RARE ‘First EDITION. 
ad PRESENTATION Copy, with inscription, by Aldrich (in pencil) on title-page, 
reading,—‘‘ Mr. John G. Whittier. With the warmest regards of T. B. Aldrich.” 


Kindly read Conditions of Sale in forepart of Catalogue 


1279. [WHITTIER’S PRESENTATION Copy.] BJORNSON (BJORNSTJERNE). Synndve 


y- 


Solbakken. Translated from the Norse by Rasmus B. Anderson. Frontis- 
piece. 12mo, original cloth. Boston, 1881 


AUTOGRAPH PRESENTATION Copy FROM WHITTIER TO Lucy LArRcom, inscribed,— 
“Lucy Larcom from her friend John G. Whittier. 8th mo. 8, 1881.” 


1280. CATALOGUES OF COLLECTIONS OF WoRrKS BY AMERICAN AUTHORS, dispersed 


fle 


at public sale, as below described. 8 vols. in 7, 8vo, cloth, half morocco . 
and wrappers. New York and Jamaica, 1901-1909 


ALL ARE PRICED COPIES, except one. COMPRISE,—CHAMBERLAIN (J. C.). First 
Editions of Ten American Authors. 2 parts. in one vol. 1909. With names of 
purchasers; BRYANT (W. C.). Catalogue of a Portion of the Library of William 
Cullen Bryant, Poet and Editor. 1908. Partly priced; WHITTIER (JOHN G.). 
From the Library of John G. Whittier. 1903. Imperiect; WILLIAMSON (G. M.). 
Literary manuscripts and Autograph Letters. 1904; ARNOLD (W. H.). First 
Editions of Bryant, Emerson, Hawthorne, Hoimes, Longfellow, Lowell, Thoreau, 
Whittier. Sold Jan. 30 and 31, 1901. 1901; A Record of First Editions. ... 
With an Essay on Book-madness by L. H. Vincent. Jamaica, 1901. Privately 
printed, giving the cost of the items and the prices realized at sale; A Record of Book 
& Letters Collected by William Harris Arnold. ‘With an Essay on The Collector’s 
Point of View by L. H. Vincent. Jamaica, 1901. Privately printed, giving cost of 
items and the prices realised at sale. 


AMERICAN ART ASSOCIATION, Inc., 
DEPARTMENT OF BOOKS AND PRINTS, 
ARTHUR SWANN, DIRECTOR. 


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